Celebrations are always very different when you read stories of them, watch movies about it, and on social networks too.

1. Fireworks


It's not like this all the time:

The reality:

Here's a more awesome video of some epic Pop pop playing.


2. Lion dances


This is nice isn't it?

The reality: we'll just pop over to the neighbour's to check it out.

3. New clothes



The reality: Nope. Just stuff no one remembers or haven't seen you in before!

4. Snacks


The reality: You're really just aiming one: your favorite.

5. Lots of money!



The reality: It gets less every year.

6. Lots of money! (again)



The reality: You're married and you're giving it out this time.

7. Don't clean your house on the first day of Chinese New Year



The reality: Seriously, you're not going to clean it after 50 people just came over?

8. Not washing your hair, cutting your nails..



The reality: I don't think so.

9. 14 days of awesome celebration!



The reality: You're exhausted of one already. Another 13 more to go?