On Chinese New Year’s Eve night, there is another common tradition called “Shou Sui”. This tradition starts after the family dinner. All family members will normally stay awake during the night and will launch fireworks on midnight as they believe that it could scare away evil spirits, but in some big crowded cities like Bei Jing, fireworks and firecrackers launching are banned as it can cause fire hazards and air pollution problem. On the first day of Chinese New Year, people typically wear new clothes from head to toe to symbolize a new beginning in the New Year. Wearing new clothes also symbolizes having more than enough things to use and wear in the New Year. This day is also a time when families visit the oldest and most senior members of their extended family, usually their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents to greet them by wishing them a healthy and happy new year, and receive money in red paper envelopes. The Chinese New Year tradition is a great way to reconcile; forgetting all grudges, and sincerely wishes peace and happiness for everyone.