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I have celebrated Chinese New Year my whole life - here are 8 traditions to build wealth

Jessica MaiFeb 5, 2016, 22:30 IST

2016 is the year of the monkey.Jessica Mai / Business Insider

Chinese New Year is on February 8th, to celebrate the year of the Monkey.

Growing up in a Chinese household, my family dedicates over two weeks to Chinese New Year: the cleaning, cooking, decorating, and celebrating. There is a very specific way for things to be done - from the decor to the food, everything has its superstition.

Though I can't make any promises that they're effective, these traditions have been passed on through generations and are still being followed.

Might as well give them a try: