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Similar Holidays to the Chinese New Year

=** Christmas **=


 * 1) Red and gold are the main colors of choice.
 * 2) Many decorations are used in cities, shops, homes, and streets.
 * 3) Traditional backstory, consisting of myths (Santa Claus) and beliefs from long ago.
 * 4) Many traditions.
 * 5) Families come together to celebrate.
 * 6) Food has a large importance within the Christmas holiday.
 * 7) Known by most people as the most important holiday of the year.
 * 8) Gifts given on the holiday.

=** American New Year **=


 * 1) New Year’s Eve.
 * 2) Begins the start of a new year.
 * 3) Celebrations are held in many different places (houses, towns, within families, etc.)
 * 4) Certain foods are used to celebrate, such as black-eyed peas, which are considered to bring good luck in the new year ahead.
 * 5) People look to create new life with New Year’s Resolutions.
 * 6) Promises are made to do better in the following year.
 * 7) Christmas dinners are held.