Attract prosperity, good fortune, and happiness for the Year of the Dragon by adding these items to your table
The reunion dinner is central to Chinese New Year celebrations, and apart from being a special night for the family to share a meal, every dish on the table is symbolic of a wish or hope for the coming year.
For instance, fish is a must as the Chinese word for prosperity, yu, also means fish, and a dish of black moss or fatt choy ushers in wealth. A chicken symbolises joy and is served whole to represent the family’s completeness.
While these dishes represent the family’s wishes for the coming year, adding decorative items to the mix will not just beautify the table; if chosen well, they may increase your luck. Here are seven essentials.
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1. Chrysanthemums
The lovely chrysanthemum is the top flower to attract health and wealth during the Chinese New Year. Typically bought in golden yellow, they are equally beautiful in red, and there’s never enough red, especially during this time of the year.
Add these as a large dramatic centrepiece of your table, or make smaller posies dotted throughout the table.