What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?
One well-known ancient legend speaks of Nian, a hideous monster that feasted on human flesh on New Year’s Day. Because the beast feared the color red, loud noises and fire, people put up red paper dragons on their doors, burned red lanterns all night and set off firecrackers to frighten and chase away the monster.
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Lunar New Year: Millions worldwide celebrate the Year of the Snake
Millions of people across Asia and the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year today, marking the arrival of the Year of the Snake Marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar, the 15-day festive period falls between 29 January to 4 February The first two days of the Lunar New Year are typically the most important,
China’s biggest holiday: The Lunar New Year and how it’s celebrated
Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also known as the Spring Festival (春節), or simply Chinese New Year, it marks the beginning of the year according to the traditional lunar calendar.
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Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.
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Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, falls on Jan. 29–Feb. 12 this year. Celebrate at one ...
Much of the world, and people in Western New York, celebrates Lunar New Year, which is Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
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Chinese communities will begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29. Why is Lunar New Year celebrated? What are the ...
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