TODAY marks the start of Chinese New Year – a tradition rooted in the lunar calendar. And with 2025 being the year of the snake, why not scale up your celebrations with a shindig at home. 8 We have three cheap and easy ways to celebrate Chinese New Year Credit: Getty Here’s how to mark the event without forking out a fortune.
RED ALERT : During Chinese New Year, it is tradition to kit out your home with red decorations. If you have candles, a tablecloth or other decor in that shade, you could get it out. Or perhaps you could have a go at making your own.
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If you wanted to follow this custom, you can get your hands on a pack of six red envelopes and cards from Hobbycraft for £2. Just pop in a small coin and give these to your family or guests. Most read in Money END IS NIGH Fashion retailer 'on the brink' of adm.
