Behind the Red Veil: Lunar New Year Traditions and America’s Overlooked Cultural Awareness

Every February, as millions across Asia welcome the Lunar New Year—known variously as the Spring Festival, Tet, or Seollal—they drape their homes and streets in vibrant red. This color is not merely decorative; it is a symbol of luck, reunion, and protection against darkness.What Does Red Teach Us About Unity and Tradition?From Hong Kong’s bustling markets to quiet family kitchens, red threads through rituals that reinforce communal bonds and national pride. It hangs on doors, wraps gifts, ignites prayers at temples—it represents an ancient promise for prosperity.While these age-old customs unfold thousands of miles from our shores, their essence resonates...