Chinese New Year Party for Kids Decorations

For your New Years party decorate your home in red, the Chinese color for good luck.  The bright color of red is believed to scare off bad fortune, so make sure you put up a lot or red decorations when you celebrate Chinese New Years to ward off the bad, and add some gold to bring good fortune.

And since 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, include Dragon decorations and use them to start off the New Year right.  In China the Dragon is a symbol of power.

For added flare incorporate some of these suggestions. Dust gold confetti over a black or red table cloth.  Burn some red and gold candles.  Peonies symbolize love, affections and beauty and are known in China as "Flowers of Riches and Honor."  Float them in glass bowls or sprinkle them across the table.  String flower garlands to ornament your mantels or doorways.  Adorn your ceiling with red and black balloons tied with long gold ribbons.  Line your walkway with traditional Chinese lanterns to draw light and luck - along with your guests - straight into your home.

There are several on-line vendors for your Chinese New Year needs.  You can enjoy one-stop shopping at Oriental Trading for a wide selection of themed products like chopsticks, plates, cups, table cloths, dragon decorations, noise makers, lanterns, folding fans - even fortune cookies - 137 products in all.