Chinese New Year, much like the traditional New Year, is the remembrance of the end of the lunar year and the celebration of the New Year. The Chinese New Year is celebrated throughout the world, even here, in the US. Any city with a significant Chinese influence is bound to celebrate the New Year's festivities. One of the best celebrations of the Chinese New Year is found in Boston's Chinatown.

Whether you're looking for delicious food or an insight into the Asian culture of Boston, Chinatown is a fun and interesting attraction in Boston. If you find yourself in Boston from February 3rd to the 18th this year, the Chinese New Year will be bound to impress. As one of the largest Chinatowns in the US, the Chinese New Year in Boston is an incredible celebration.

The days leading up to the Chinese New Year are spent cleaning houses and preparing homes for the upcoming celebration. Many people believe that cleaning your home "sweeps away the bad luck" to prepare your home for the incoming good luck of the New Year. Some people even get new clothes and a haircut to symbolize a new start. Families travel to visit their elders, pay respect to relatives, and sometimes exchange gifts in red envelopes. Most of the days dedicated to the Chinese New Year are reserved for family festivities, but once the family and home are prepared for the start of the new year, it's time to go out and celebrate!

The Chinese New Year in Boston is full of fun and activities that are sure to please both travelers and locals alike. The most impressive and cultural display is the Lion Dance Parade; the Parade travels between all of the businesses in Chinatown and is thought to bring them luck and fortune in the New Year. All you have to do is hang out in the Chinatown around the New Year and you will certainly run into dancers in lion costumes and music.

With 15 days dedicated to the Chinese New Year in Boston, there are hundreds of things to do to keep you entertained. With all of the feasting, dancing, parades and art exhibits, the Chinese New Year in Boston is one of the most entertaining times of the year in New England. There are also plenty of hotel in the area, making access to the festivities easy.