The Chinese word for fish is similar to the word for surplus, and saving part of the fish for later consumption insures symbolic abundance for the future. As with chickens served throughout this time, it's essential to keep the fish complete, with the tail and head intact. It's polite for the recipient to refuse at first, so keep trying. But in contrast to traditions of December 31, the Chinese start the celebration with dragons dancing throughout the streets, money exchanged in crimson envelop...