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Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival (see also § Names) is a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.
4 days ago · Chinese New Year, annual 15-day festival in China and Chinese communities around the world that begins with the new moon that occurs sometime between January 21 and February 20 according to Western calendars.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Feb 18, 2024 · Find out when Chinese New Year falls in 2024, 2025 and beyond, and what animal sign it represents. Learn about the traditions, customs and history of the Lunar New Year festival in China.
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Learn about the customs and activities of the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, which falls on February 10, 2024. Find out the zodiac animal, lucky food, superstitions, greetings, and more for the Dragon year.
Feb 13, 2024 · The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 16 in 2024) is said to be when the Chinese mother goddess, Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, it’s called renri/jan jat (the people’s birthday).