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5. Decorations

Decorations, which are commonly red in tips
colour, are put up after the event of

Spring Cleaning. These decorations

include lanterns, banners and blooming
flowers.

6. Mandarin Oranges

The Mandarin oranges symbolises good luck and

are exchanged in pairs to relate to the Chinese
saying, “ good things come in pairs”.

7. Superstitions

Here are the Top 3 superstitions for the New Year:

1. Sweeping and cleaning is strictly forbidden.

2. Clear off your debts before the New Year, and
lending money to others is also discouraged
during the New Year.

3. Tales of death, sickness and ghosts is considered
supremely inauspicious, especially during
Chinese New Year.

8. Yu Sheng

Traditionally eaten on the seventh day of the
Chinese New Year, the act of tossing yu sheng
is popularly believed to bring luck to
participants. The higher you toss the ingredients,
the more luck you will have.

9. Have A Sweet Year

Here are the Top 10 favourite Chinese New Year
snacks everyone loves :
1. Bak Kwa – 370 calories per piece

2. Pineapple Tarts – 140 calories for 4 pieces
3. Mandarin Orange – 50 calories per one whole
4. Peanuts – 170 calories for 30 grams
5. Crispy Honeycomb – 150 calories for 2 pieces
6. Peanut Puffs – 420 calories for 4 pieces
7. Kueh Lapis – 290 calories for 2 slices
8. Kueh Bahulu – 100 calories for 3 pieces
9. Love Letters – 280 calories for 5 rolls 19

10. Nian Gao fritters – 220 calories per slice