Decorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a 61.【】(celebrate)marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers 62.【】(carry)special significance. They represent the earth 63.【】(come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:
Oranges: Orange trees are more 64.【】decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times 65.【】(decorate)with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
Bamboo: Chinese love their "Lucky Bamboo" plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices.66.【】(certain) during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants are associated 67. 【】 health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy 68.【】(care)for and make great presents.
Branches of Plum blossoms(梅花):The 69.【】(beauty) long branches covered with pink-colored buds (蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are 70.【】 first to flower even as the snow is melting(融化). They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life