Â It is customary to execute a thorough cleaning during the lead-up to this holiday, the night before which sees a Reunion Dinner.
The seventh day of this holiday is set aside for farmers to display their produce, and they traditionally make a drink out of seven different types of vegetables; that day is held to be when humans were created. Â In some regions, it is customary for the married to give monetary gifts to the unmarried in special envelopes on this holiday. Â The second day of this holiday is said to be the birthday of all (*) dogs. Â It is customary to execute a thorough cleaning during the lead-up to this holiday, the night before which sees a Reunion Dinner. Â One story about the origin of this holiday concerns a beast named Nian who was afraid of the color red. Â Its fifteenth, final day is a Lantern Festival. Â For 10 points, name this holiday associated with dragons and fireworks that begins the calendar for many Asians.
The seventh day of this holiday is set aside for farmers to display their produce, and they traditionally make a drink out of seven different types of vegetables; that day is held to be when humans were created.
Chinese New Year [or Lunar New Year; or Spring Festival; or ChunjiÃ©]