About Lunar New Year Celebrations
History of Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated at the turn of the lunar calendar. It has a history of over 3,000 years.
Traditions and Rituals
Lunar New Year is celebrated with various traditions and rituals, including family gatherings, exchanging red envelopes, and eating special foods such as dumplings and glutinous rice cakes.
Zodiac Animals
Each Lunar New Year is associated with a zodiac animal, which is believed to influence the fortunes of people born in that year. The 12 zodiac animals are rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.