Chinese New Year Traditions and Customs Explained

Chinese New Year is a significant holiday marked by family gatherings, gift-giving, and traditional foods. It follows the lunar calendar, with each year named after one of 12 zodiac animals. The zodiac story involves the Buddha or Jade Emperor inviting animals to a New Year celebration, resulting in the naming of years after the first 12 animals to arrive. Customs include giving red envelopes with money to children, symbolizing good luck. Celebrations feature parades with floats, lion and dragon dances, and cultural performances.

What is the significance of Chinese New Year in Chinese culture?

How does the Chinese calendar determine the date of Chinese New Year?

What are the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac?

What is the tradition of giving red envelopes during Chinese New Year?

Why is the color red considered lucky in Chinese culture?