variety show; vaudeville 杂耍

riddles written on lanterns 灯谜

exhibit of lanterns 灯会

staying-up 守岁

pay New Year's call; give New Year's greetings; New Year's visit 拜年

taboo 禁忌

get rid of the ill- fortune 去晦气

offer sacrifices to one's ancestors 祭祖宗

gift money; money given to children as a lunar New Year gift 压岁钱

Culture Note: In the old days, New Year's money was given in the form of one hundred copper coins strung together on a red string and symbolized the hope that one would live to be a hundred years old. Today, money is placed inside red envelopes in denominations considered auspicious and given to represent luck and wealth.

bid farewell to the old year 辞旧岁

spring cleaning; general house-cleaning 扫房

Blessings 祝福语

Treasures fill the home 金玉满堂

Business flourishes 生意兴隆

Peace all year round 岁岁平安

Wishing you prosperity 恭喜发财

Harmony brings wealth 和气生财

May all your wishes come true 心想事成

Everything goes well 吉祥如意

The country flourishes and people live in peace 国泰民安

Money and treasures will be plentiful 招财进宝

Wishing you every success 一帆风顺

Promoting to a higher position 步步高升

Safe trip wherever you go 出入平安

Wish you happiness and prosperity in the coming year! 祝您新的一年快乐幸福！

Wish you success in your career and happiness of your family! 祝您事业成功，家庭美满！

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