You might celebrate the Chinese New Year yourself, or perhaps you have neighbors who do and bring you over delicacies, such as moon cakes, when the timing of the year draws near. They clean their homes to get rid of any bad luck or ill will that might have fallen upon the home, and sometimes they will do some painting or other types of redecorating. They will make decorations that relate to wishes for the New Year. Their New Year's Eve is a big feast with the whole family. Early the next morning, presents are exchanged and the families go from door to door wishing good tidings to all of their neighbors.
