* Chúxī: 除夕 — the last night of the lunar year * Guònián: 过年 — to pass the year safely, warding off misfortunes * shǒusuì: 守岁 — staying up to guard against evils * yāsuìqián: 压岁钱 — lucky money to protect the young * niánwèi: 年味 — the unique spirit of the Lunar New Year * guàng huājiē: 逛花街 — strolling flower streets (Cantonese custom)