Chinese New Year is fast approaching and there are many activities that need to be done before Chinese New Year's Eve. Today is the day to go to the flower market and buy flowers for the upcoming two-week holiday. In Hong Kong, children who are doing poorly in school are taken to walk around the flower market. Through the practice of Mai Lan, it is believed the children will no longer be lazy and work harder in the New Year. Flowers are bought to not only decorate the home but to help unmarried people find lovers or welcome prosperity in the New Year.
Learn about Chinese flowers and their meanings. Also, check out other activities to do before Chinese New Year and how to prepare for the biggest holiday in Chinese Culture.
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