What is Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar...

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What is Chinese New Year?

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Social Science

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Festivals

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Hongkong

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China

 

Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar. It is considered to be one of the most important holidays for Chinese families.

The holiday is celebrated with big family gatherings, gift giving, the eating of symbolic foods and display of festive decorations - all focused on bringing good luck for the new year and celebrating the coming of Spring.

Tags: Chinese New Year, Beginning of a New Year, Holidays for Chinese, Eating of Symbolic Foods, Festive Decorations in China

 

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