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2016 is 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: