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Chinese New Year is the most significant of all the Chinese holidays. Chinese people from all over the world unite together in their tradition as they spend a 15-day celebration of their New Year. There are lots of feasts, decorations, and interesting symbolism that relate to the history of the holiday and their desire for good luck.

Chinese New Year can also be called Lunar New Year. The day is not celebrated on 1st January but on the first day of the Chinese calendar. N. Korea, S. Korea, and Vietnam also celebrate it. Whenever we hear about any event related to China so the first thought that comes in is about Ali Express, the biggest e-commerce company, and all the Chinese sellers spread across the world.

Here are some facts about the Chinese New Year:

Considerations

The Chinese New Year can change the date every other year. This is because the Chinese based their celebrations by using the lunar calendar which is a 10-month lunar calendar. It usually falls between January 21 and February 20. It marks the beginning of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar. For each year, the calendar of the Chinese is identified by one of the 12 animals in theory astrology.

It can be one among the 12 such as a rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, or pig. Each of these zodiac animals has its own unique significance in Chinese astrology.

Time Frame

The Chinese New Year lasts for 15 days. It starts with the Lunar New Year and ends with the Lantern Festival which is done on the 15th evening. Each of those 15 days also has a specific significance for the Chinese.

There is a specific day for visiting and honoring the elderly family, welcoming the Chinese gods, a day for prayers, a day to stay home and not visit, a day to go to the market, having reunions, and visiting and dining with the family. All of those tasks must only be done on a specific day. This is also included in their traditions.

Features

During the Chinese New Year, people give red packets of money as a gift to their younger friends and relatives. They say that it will bring luck to the givers if they follow this tradition. Lots of fireworks and firecrackers will be heard during the Chinese New Year. They say that these will drive away the evil spirits from the previous year.

That way, they can start with a fresh New Year peacefully. There are also dragon and lion dances, banners, floral decorations, red lanterns, and many more on the 15th day. The entire Chinese community will party and celebrate together in a very colorful way.

Although we all know the Chinese New Year is celebrated in China alone, it is now being celebrated all over the world.

Almost in every part of the world, there is a Chinese community.

There are Chinese people living in the United States and Canada, and also in China's neighboring countries like Nepal, Vietnam, Korea, and the rest of South East Asia.