The Chinese New Year (also called the Lunar New Year) in Hong Kong is as glamorous as Christmas in Western countries; it is a time for family reunions and visiting friends. Around a week before the Chinese New Year, there are “flower markets” all over Hong Kong that sell all kinds of products to celebrate the festival, ranging from flowers to little windmills that symbolize good luck .

On the first and second day of the Chinese New Year, most shops in Hong Kong are closed — perhaps the only days when Hong Kong shops close. People will travel around and visit their relatives and friends. To celebrate the festival, parents give out “lai6 si6” (lucky money) to children and relatives; and bosses do the same to employees.