Some traditional customs for Chinese New Year include:
Giving red envelopes filled with money (called "lai see" or "hongbao") to children and unmarried adults
Cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck and make room for good fortune
Decorating with red lanterns and banners with auspicious sayings
Eating dumppngs and fish for good luck
Setting off fireworks to scare away evil spirits
Reuniting with family and paying respects to ancestors
Participating in pon and dragon dances.