Chinese New Year Decorations

Chinese New Year decorations are vibrant symbols that celebrate the holiday’s themes of prosperity, luck, and renewal. Common items include red lanterns, which illuminate homes and streets; couplets with poetic phrases on doorways, expressing best wishes; and paper cuttings symbolizing good fortune. Decorative images often feature zodiac animals, dragons, and phoenixes, reflecting cultural myths and hopes for the new year. Red and gold dominate palettes, representing happiness and wealth. These ornaments are both aesthetic and symbolic, creating an atmosphere of festivity and positive energy to迎接新年的到来, or welcoming the new year.