2025年1月26日 · For the Lunar New Year 2025, I asked NPR readers and listeners to share the new and old traditions they practice to ensure a lucky year ahead. Here are some of their responses, edited for length ...

2025年1月29日 · Lunar New Year, festival typically celebrated in China and other Asian countries that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, 15 days later.

2025年1月23日 · Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year or Spring Festival 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. Snake is the new year animal. Learn more about Chinese Lunar New Year traditions, taboos, food, zodiac signs, and greetings.

2025年1月28日 · What are some beliefs and traditions around the Lunar New Year? 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 ...

Read on for the most famous of these Lunar New Year customs. 1. Dances, Parades, and Street Parties. 2. Honoring Gods, Ancestors, and Elders. 3. Wearing New Clothes. 4. Posting Spring Couplets on the Door. 5. Giving Red Envelopes and Other Gifts. 6. Spring Cleaning. 7. Eating Special Foods for Lunar New Year. 8. Taking Care of Finances. 9.

In China, Lunar New Year is known as Chinese New Year or in Chinese 'Spring Festival' (Chunjie). The celebrations traditionally last for 16 days, beginning on New Year's Eve and ending with the Lantern Festival.

2024年2月1日 · Originally an agricultural holiday, Lunar New Year commemorates the end of winter and the beginning of spring, which is why it is also known as the “Spring Festival.” The traditions of this holiday...