Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade.
The Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements. The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days. In order to “catch up” with the solar calendar the Chinese insert an extra month once every few years (seven years out of a 19-yearcycle). This is the same as adding an extra day on leap year. This is why, according to the solar calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year.
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are celebrated as a family affair, a time of reunion and thanksgiving. The celebration was traditionally highlighted with a religious ceremony given in honor of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the household and the family ancestors.
Everyone know that the Chinese has 12 zodiacs. As many of old chinese cultural forthbringings, there are some fascinating stories (legends if you will) behind them.
Legend of the 12 Chinese zodiacs version 1
The gods decided to set a calendar with 12 animals in a cycle of years. The gods told the animals that whoever wanted [...]
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Besides the commonly known traditions for Chinese New Year, there is quite some trivia unknown to the wide public.
Traditional New Year Foods
Probably more food is consumed during the New Year celebrations than any other time of the year. Vast amounts of traditional food are prepared for family and friends, as well as those close to [...]
Ever wondered what your chinese zodiac’s tells about your personality? Here’s a short outline.
Rat: A true opportunist to grab any chances with their fast response and timing. Should not be too mean to create hurting feelings for people around. Although have a tendency to be quick-tempered and over-critical.
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