Chinese New Year is celebrated over 15 days and originated from Buddha inviting animals to a feast where 12 came and were named in the zodiac order. Some key traditions are parades with colorful dragons, fireworks displays, wearing red clothes, letting off firecrackers, eating foods like dumplings and whole fish, and decorating with plants and flowers. The festival involves welcoming on the first day, praying to ancestors on the second, paying respects to parents-in-law on days three and four, staying home on day five, visiting family and friends from days six to ten, inviting others over for dinner from days ten to twelve, having a simple dinner on day thirteen, preparing for lantern festival on day fourteen