Chinese New Year is a time for families to be together, celebrating by having dinner on Chinese New Year’s Eve, setting off firecrackers, giving lucky money to children, ringing the New Year bell, sending New Year greetings, Dragon and Lion dancing. As in many festivities, food plays a huge part in enjoying celebrations with friends and families coming together to share meals. Here we share some of the history, traditions, recipes and crafts to enjoy during this period.