From cultured cuisine to dynamic décor, this holiday is rich with symbolism. Swathe your celebration in red and gold, ensuring a year of happiness and good fortune. Then gather your guests around a circular table (a Chinese symbol of wholeness) and enjoy all the mouthwatering dishes from Ming's festive menu.

Ming's Tips for a Year of Good Fortune Serve the meal family style and in courses. This holiday is all about togetherness and there's no better way to strengthen the bond between your guests than with a meal everyone can share.

Buy decorated red envelopes at a gift store, or use red paper and a gold marker to make your own. These little packages are traditionally used to give money, but Ming suggests putting a raffle ticket in each envelope and having a drawing for fun gifts. You can even write the guests' names on the envelopes and use them as creative place cards.

Make Ming's easy Asian trail mix, a perfect snack to serve along with pre-dinner drinks. Simply combine equal parts wasabi peas, smoked almonds and dried cranberries!