Chinese Lunar New Year starts on Jan 22nd - this is the year of the Rabbit

Lunar New Year, also commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, starts on Sunday, January 22.

It's the start of the new year on the Chinese calendar.

Chinese New Year

The Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is based on the lunar calendar and typically falls between January 21st and February 20th. The exact date of the Chinese Lunar New Year changes each year, depending on the lunar calendar.

Rabbit is the fourth in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. People born in the year of the Rabbit are believed to be elegant, kind, and sincere. They are also believed to be good at socializing and have a strong sense of responsibility.

The Chinese Lunar New Year is a major holiday in China and is celebrated by Chinese people all over the world. It is a time for family reunions, traditional feasts, and the exchange of gifts. The celebrations last for 15 days and include a variety of customs and traditions such as lion dances, dragon dances, and the lighting of fireworks.

Red decorations and lanterns are often used during the Chinese Lunar New Year, as red is believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. The Chinese Lunar New Year is also known as the Spring Festival, as it marks the end of the coldest days of winter and the start of the new year.

Chinese New Year

One of the most important traditions during the Chinese Lunar New Year is the reunion dinner, where families gather to have a big feast together.

It is also traditional to give red envelopes filled with money as gifts to children and unmarried adults during the Chinese Lunar New Year. The Chinese Lunar New Year is not only celebrated in China, but also in many other countries with significant Chinese populations, such as Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

The Chinese Lunar New Year is an important and widely celebrated holiday, known for its traditional customs and activities, as well as its emphasis on family and community. It is also a time to welcome good luck, and fortune, and say goodbye to the old year.

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