How to Prepare for the Visiting Tiger

Happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year is celebrated by Southeast and Eastern Asian cultures. Think of the Lunar New Year like our New Year, both celebrations are really fun. Lunar New Year in 2022 is celebrated from February 1st to February 15th. Each Lunar New Year has a special Chinese zodiac, 2022 is a tiger. Even though no one knows what year/date these zodiac animals were invented, it is said to be approximately 206 B.C. - 9 A.D. Another tradition is an Ema plaque, which is used to write prayers or wishes. Ema translating to ‘horse picture’ is used for the plaque because horses were precious to the ancient japanese.

Food

So are you wondering about the food? Well, each food for the Lunar New Year has a meaning. Alright let's get started, first up Fish. Fish will bring you an increase in prosperity. Next, Dumplings as well as spring rolls will bring you wealth(being rich). Tang Yuan, (sweet rice balls) for more family togetherness. Good fortune fruit, Which is for wellness and guess, Its wealth. Niangao (Glutinous rice cake) for higher income or a higher position in work. Lastly, Longevity noodles, For a happiness and longevity.

Decorations

There are a few different decorations you can use to decorate for the Lunar New Year. Kagami mochi is a traditional Japanese New Year decoration. It has two layers of mochi, which is made out of rice. Then, there is Mandarin on top. You can also put blossoming flowers out for a prosperous year. As well, You can put up red lanterns you can find on amazon. Amazon does have everything!