Lunar New Year Guide for Metro Detroit Families

Celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 10 with these recipes, activities, local events and more for families.

Though many people choose to ring in a brand new year on Dec. 31, New Year’s Day is not the only New Year celebration out there. 

In fact, 1.5 billion people from East Asian countries such as China, South Korea and Vietnam (or people of East Asian descent) often celebrate the Lunar New Year, which is marked by the first new moon of the Lunisolar Calendar, with 15 days of food, fireworks, family gatherings and fun. 

This year’s Lunar New Year falls on Feb. 10 and if you’re looking to celebrate The Year of the Dragon from the comfort of your own home, we have you covered with recipes, activities for kids and much more in this handy guide. 

Food

The Spring Festival (or Lunar New Year) originated with the legend of Nian — a monster that would terrorize the villages — and the offerings that families gave the ancestors and gods in exchange for their protection. That means food is a huge part of the celebrations.

Today, many families keep the feasting tradition with celebratory foods such as spring rolls, dumplings, rice balls and fish — all of which are said to bring good luck.  

While many families probably already have recipes handed down to them, a Lunar New Year at home might be a good chance to add something new to the menu. 

Here are some delicious ideas that we think families might really enjoy. 

Festivities

Beyond the food, families that celebrate the Lunar New Year do so with fireworks, colorful dragons, lanterns and more. 

You can take a look at some of these Chinese New Year events if you want to celebrate with others, or consider some of these unique crafts for time with the kids.

Not feeling a craft? You can always try a game of Maj Jong or Chinese Checkers — or perhaps watch Netflix’s “Over the Moon”which tells the story of a young girl named Fei Fei who wants to fly to the moon to meet the Chinese Moon Goddess from her bedtime stories. 

Happy New Year!


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Since 1986, the Metro Parent editorial team is trained to be the go-to source for metro Detroit families, offering a rich blend of expert advice, compelling stories, and the top local activities for kids. Renowned for their award-winning content, the team of editors and writers are dedicated to enriching family life by connecting parents with the finest resources and experiences our community has to offer.

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