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How to ensure good luck during the Lunar New Year? NPR wants to know: NPR

Lunar New Year falls on January 29 this year. Celebrants will welcome the Year of the Snake.

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Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in many Asian countries, including Vietnam, China, Korea and the Asian diaspora.

This year’s celebrations begin on January 29. This celebration marks the beginning of the year, according to lunisolar calendarand it’s all about spending time with family, reflecting on the past year, and setting intentions for a lucky year ahead.

Whether celebrated in Asia or abroad, many people engage in specific rites and rituals to ensure they have a lucky year. Some people eat certain foods, like dumplings, that look like bags of money. Actions like taking out the trash may be prohibited, so you don’t throw away your luck in the new year.

NPR wants to know what traditions – old or new – you and your loved ones are observing to ensure a happy New Year. Your answers may appear in the First newsletter or on air on Morning edition. Subscribe to the newsletter to see your responses and receive the news you need to start your day.

In your answers, please tell us your first and last name, your age and where you come from. Please include a voice memo if you would like to be featured on air.

We will accept responses until January 22 at 12 p.m. ET.

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