There are so many holidays this week that you can have a party practically every day! Chinese New Year began on February 10 and is celebrated for 15 days. 2013 is the year of the snake.

Whether you make a traditional Chinese dinner at home or server take-out, be sure to set a festive table.

Red is an important color in Chinese culture and symbolizes good luck. I set the table with brocade napkins I found for $1.99 for four. The bamboo place mat was only $.99. Pile on layers of dishes.

Fans have been used in China for thousands of years. I folded a red napkin, fan-style and held it together with a napkin ring. I recently bought a dozen of these black and gold rings for $3.99. They’re perfect for this dinner.

Lanterns also have a rich history in Chinese culture. Instead of hanging paper ones, fold the napkin accordion style and use napkin ring at both ends. Scrunch it together to create a lantern shape.

Of course the only way to eat Chinese food is with chopsticks! Fold a napkin diagonally to get 2-inch strip. Roll tightly, tuck in the tail and pull out the center end. Insert chop sticks. Tassels add another design element.

Every Chinese meal ends with a fortune cookie. Mine aren’t edible, but are so easy to make and you can personalize fortunes for each guest.

Cut a circle from felt. Glue a piece of chenille pipe cleaner in the middle. After the glue dries, fold the circle in half and slightly bend in a traditional cookie shape. Tuck in special fortunes. Are yours naughty or nice?