Times Square ball drops and midnight kisses reliably usher in the New Year on the same date every year. But for billions of people around the world who celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known ...

An annual celebration event is taking place today to mark a fresh start for many. The Chinese New Year is now upon us, with celebrations and festivities expected to take place all over the world ...

Lunar New Year, also widely regarded as Chinese New Year since the late 19th century when it gained global recognition through Chinese immigrant communities, is a centuries-old tradition rooted in ...

Chinese New Year — also widely called Lunar New Year — celebrates the arrival of spring. It's known as the Spring Festival in China and is also celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia ...

When does Chinese New Year start and end? Chinese New Year lasts from Jan. 29 to Feb. 12. How long is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year celebrations typically last 16 days, but only the first ...

Several countries celebrate their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, which is determined by the movements of the Sun and Moon. A lion dance performance is seen in advance of Chinese ...

It is the most significant holiday in China — which is why it is sometimes called Chinese New Year — but is celebrated in many Asian cultures, often with unique traditions and customs.

While New Year’s celebrations typically take place on December 31, Chinese New Year is celebrated on a different date each year, unlike the fixed date of New Year’s Eve that many are familiar ...

Lunar New Year, Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, falls in late January or early February each year and lasts for about two weeks. The date changes because it is based on the phases of the moon.

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The Chinese New Year is a major celebration not just in China, but all over the world. The marking of the lunar new year brings fireworks, parades, bright lights, and the excitement and hope of a ...