Chinese New Year is not just about celebrating a new year in the Chinese calendar; it holds a deeper meaning for everyone who celebrates it. The festivities are showcased through street parades and lion dances, as a symbolic of driving away evil spirits. Shooting fireworks into the sky is believed to bring good luck, and having dinner with family highlights the importance of unity.

Unity plays an important role, because Chinese really upholding family traditions. That’s the reason why, there are many activities, that can be done with family, during Chinese New Year.

Chinese new year in 2022 seems to be less festive, regarding pandemics all over the world. But we can see the bright side, take it as a moment to bond with family, even though we should stay at home, doesn’t mean we can not bring in the festivities right?.

Summarizing information from various sources, here are some variety of activities that you can do with your family during the Chinese New Year at home. Why not give them a try?

Family Dinner

Generally, Asian moms always cook a lot of food before having a celebration, and they usually cook with some family members in their house. In Chinese New Year, they have some special dishes, such as mooncakes and crispy pork belly, and each dishes has particular meaning.

Fireworks Party

We know there should be a massive firework party in cities, but unfortunately this kind of pandemic prevents those kinds of activities. But you and your kiddos can still have a firework party, with little candles and firecrackers that are safe for children.

Ang Paos

Ang paos are red packets that contain money or any kind of souvenirs. This year, you can make your own ang paos with origami and create calligraphy symbols on them. Then, hang them on an artificial sakura tree to wishing luck and care.

In-house parade

You used to see some parades during Chinese New Year back then, this year don’t let your kids be disappointed. As a good parents, create a mini show that is joined by all family members, so all of you might show your hidden talent.

Make Ornaments

Making your own ornaments won’t disappoint anybody, unless you make it with all family members. Start by making some sign paper that writes “Good luck”, “Healthy”, “Wealthy” on a piece of red paper, then hang it on the door as good prayers for your family. 

Storytelling Time

Family is a big thing in Chinese New Year, that’s why you should strengthen the bonds with all family members . One of the ways is reading them a story about Chinese New Year, in order to deliver the moral value about celebration itself.

Sending Hampers 

Some people might live separated with their family, but family bonds never break, you could send a hampers to them. It will show care, love, and patience, especially if you give a greeting card, like “Wish you well” or “Keep Healthy”.

Those are some activities, that you can do with your family, in Chinese New Year during Pandemic. You should Keep your family feels the sparks of Chinese New Year and share the joyful around.