新年快乐
What is Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year is a major holiday that is celebrated by people of Chinese descent around the world. It is also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year.
During Chinese New Year, there are many traditions and customs that are followed. These include the dragon dance, the exchange of gifts and red envelopes filled with money, and the enjoying of feasts of traditional foods.
Homes are also decorated with red lanterns and paper cuttings, as red is considered a lucky color in Chinese culture and is believed to ward off evil spirits. Overall, Chinese New Year is a time for people to come together, celebrate their culture, and welcome in the new year with good fortune and prosperity. It is a time for people to come together and to reflect on the past year while looking forward to the year ahead.
The Year of the Rabbit
The Chinese Year of the Rabbit is one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. It is associated with the qualities of kindness, compassion, and sensitivity, and is believed to be a year of good fortune and blessings.
According to Chinese legend, the Jade Rabbit is a mythical creature that lives on the moon and is responsible for creating the elixir of life. The Jade Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, fertility, and peace, and is revered as a benevolent and auspicious being.
The story of the Jade Rabbit dates back to ancient China, and it has been passed down through the generations in the form of myths and folklore. There are many different versions of the story, but in general, it is said that the Jade Rabbit is a kind and gentle creature that brings good luck and prosperity to those who honor and respect it. It is believed that those born in the Year of the Rabbit are blessed with the same qualities as the Jade Rabbit and are destined for a life filled with good fortune and happiness.
Why doesn’t Chinese New Year start on January 1?
Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, which uses the cycles of the moon, with each month beginning with the new moon and ending with the full moon. Because the lunar year is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, the date of Chinese New Year changes each year. It usually falls sometime between January 21 and February 20, with the exact date determined by the lunar calendar.
