A family would unite at the eldest living parents' house even though the rest of the family may live in different provinces. Older relatives would give money to younger relatives for good fortune. Different foods, usually including fish and dumplings (deemed auspicious in Chinese culture) are served either at home or at a restaurant. Traditional dragon or lion dance may be performed in public areas. Most people will set off fireworks to "scare away the spirits" as based in traditional folklore.