Top 08 things to know about Lunar New Year_Part 2

3) Hear firecrackers popping

Leading up to and during the Spring Festival, the streets of Chinese cities used to sound like war zones, with firecrackers exploding all night. Following a big clampdown on people setting off their fireworks in urban areas, you’ll most likely only hear these sounds in smaller towns and the countryside. The firecrackers serve two purposes: One, they’re fun and celebratory; two, they were traditionally set off to scare away dragon-lion monster Nian, who, as legend has it, would attack villagers and sometimes eat children but could be frightened off by loud noises.

4) Read the Chinese Zodiac signs

This year is the Year of the Snake. There are twelve Chinese Zodiac signs, and these are taken far more seriously than a back-of-tabloid horoscope. Some signs, like the dragon, are coveted because dragons are considered authoritative, strong, and successful. Couples will aim to have babies in dragon years. Certain signs are said to match well with others: Dog (Sincere, Loyal, Independent) and Rabbit (Sensitive, Modest, Warm) are considered good pairings. Your sign is determined by birth year, using the lunar calendar, so if you were born between February 17, 1988, and February 5, 1989, you’re a dragon. You would think your Zodiac year (benming nian, 本命年) would be lucky, but it’s the opposite. You’ll need to watch out for and ward off bad luck.

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