During the Lunar New Year, various traditions incorporate important rituals such as family reunions, fireworks, and the exchange of red envelopes filled with money for good luck. Homes are often cleaned and decorated with lanterns and auspicious symbols to welcome the new year and ward off evil spirits. Many celebrate with traditional foods that symbolize prosperity, while dragon and lion dances are performed to bring good fortune and joy. Ancestor worship and the honoring of familial bonds underscore the significance of these celebrations across different cultures that observe the Lunar New Year.