You could use Lunar New Year as a reason to clean your room,as it is a tradition to clean your space before the start of the new year. lf that idea dies not see me celebratory,you can mark the year of the dragon with some tasty food items that are enjoyed( typical) at this time.
Foods and their meanings are central to celebrating Lunar New Year. Here are two food items( connect) to the holiday,their meanings andyou may be able to find them.
Sticky rice cakes,called nan goo in Mandarin( make) from sticky rice flour and sugar. While this food is eaten year round,it represents"an increase in prosperity (兴旺)"during the new year and raising your status. You can make sticky rice cakes at home,buy( they) from an Asian grocery store,or order online.
Dumplings make a lovely dinner for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, including( various) of fillings ( often meal,egg, tofu or vegetables) means you can enjoy plenty of flavors wrappeddelicious dough(面团). The dumpling shape,like very full half-moon,represents wealth. Dumplings are sold(freeze) at most grocery stores or can usually(order) fresh from Chinese restaurants. You can also make dumplings if you are up to the challenge. Try out the recipe a America's Test Kitchen Kids.
While you enjoy the above food,wish friends and family"xinnian kuoile! ". "That is Mandarin for"new year happiness! "