Chinese Lunar New Year’s Eve takes place in 2017 on Friday January 27th. Traditionally, Chinese New Year’s Eve is the evening for the Grand Feast. Some Chinese families might have the multi-course dinner at home on Friday night if mom or grandma is home to cook all day long. Some families might celebrate with a big bash on Saturday, the Firdt Day of Chinese New Year. Some families, like mine for the first time, will celebrate on Sunday night due  to busy school and work schedules! Some folks would have pre-booked tables. Some will pre-order for take-out.