The Chinese New Year is a joyous festival and is celebrated by the people of China with pomp and gaiety. It is one of the biggest festivals in China and is also known as the "Spring festival" in modern Mainland China as it marks the arrival of Spring. The dates of the Chinese New Year are according to the Chinese calendar, which is a Lunar calendar. The Chinese have 12 animal zodiac signs and each new year is represented by an animal. In 2018, the Chinese New Year will begin on February 16, Friday. 2018 will be dedicated to the Year of Dog and will symbolize Luck..
With occurrence of new moon on the first day of the New Year, begins the celebrations of The Chinese New Year that lasts for fifteen days. The Chinese New Year festival is a celebrated among the family members. It is seen as an occasion of family get together and thanksgiving.According to the Chinese customary, a religious ritual is held as a tribute to the Heaven and Earth that are considered to be the Gods and Savior of the family and ancestors.
The Chinese decorate their doors and windows with signs and posters having the word "fu" engraved on them, which means good luck and happiness.
Wishing you and your family the best of the world in this Chinese New Year!
With occurrence of new moon on the first day of the New Year, begins the celebrations of The Chinese New Year that lasts for fifteen days. The Chinese New Year festival is a celebrated among the family members. It is seen as an occasion of family get together and thanksgiving.According to the Chinese customary, a religious ritual is held as a tribute to the Heaven and Earth that are considered to be the Gods and Savior of the family and ancestors.
The Chinese decorate their doors and windows with signs and posters having the word "fu" engraved on them, which means good luck and happiness.
Wishing you and your family the best of the world in this Chinese New Year!
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