Chinese New Year
Every year shortly after our New Year on January 1st the Chinese prepare for their very special New Year on January 31. This date changes year to year.
How many of us have gone to a Chinese restaurant and looked up our Chinese zodiac? Well I sure have! I am the Monkey; "I am charming and energetic."
Want to find out your Chinese Zodiac sign? Click on the link below.
http://www.astrology.com/chinese-astrology
What is the Chinese New year?
The Chinese New Year is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated at the change of the Chinese calendar; in China it is also known as the Spring Festival. Traditionally this holiday is to celebrate deities and ancestors with feasts and celebrations galore. The year changes in dates depending on the lunar New Year.
Traditions:
The traditions of the Chinese vary widely. One tradition is a family reunion dinner. Families come together to celebrate the new coming year. Before the celebration it is mandatory for each family to cleanse their homes of anything that may cause bad energy. By ridding themselves of the bad energy they open up room for new luck and fortune in the New Year that is upon them. A color that is seen as a window for good fortune to come into their homes is red. All Chinese families dress up their homes and themselves with a bright red color. The home is filled with many red antiques and decorations. Red lanterns are the most commonly seen on this special day.
What is the Chinese New year?
The Chinese New Year is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated at the change of the Chinese calendar; in China it is also known as the Spring Festival. Traditionally this holiday is to celebrate deities and ancestors with feasts and celebrations galore. The year changes in dates depending on the lunar New Year.
Traditions:
The traditions of the Chinese vary widely. One tradition is a family reunion dinner. Families come together to celebrate the new coming year. Before the celebration it is mandatory for each family to cleanse their homes of anything that may cause bad energy. By ridding themselves of the bad energy they open up room for new luck and fortune in the New Year that is upon them. A color that is seen as a window for good fortune to come into their homes is red. All Chinese families dress up their homes and themselves with a bright red color. The home is filled with many red antiques and decorations. Red lanterns are the most commonly seen on this special day.
Other activities:
You can go to the center (city) of every village to participate in the towns festivities. The town festivities start with a carnival with many small stands from the towns markets selling different goods for the New Year. These stands usually have flowers, toys, clothes and even fireworks! If you're out in town then you should also stay for the parade. The parade has dancers that show off Chinese tradition. An absolute must see is the dragon that flies through the parade line to feed to the New Year excitement.
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