Let’s Know About Chinese New Year Festival

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The start of the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival as it is known in China. Spring Festival is a fifteen-day holiday. Workers usually get seven days off and most shops close for three days. According to the lunar calendar, Chinese New Year is observed on a different date every year, ranging from January 21 to February 20.

The Chinese New Year has a rich history that spans thousands of years and is full of customs and mythology. The celebration originated in prehistoric agricultural societies where people marked the beginning of a new agricultural cycle by celebrating the end of winter and the arrival of spring. It changed over time to become a period for cultural celebrations and family get-togethers.

There are several legends surrounding the origins of the Chinese New Year. According to a tale, at the start of every new year thousands of years ago, a monster by the name of Nian ("Year") would attack communities. Red, flashing lights and loud noises were utilized to scare the monster away because those are the things that frighten it. so they used firecrackers and red decorations to ward off the creature. This tradition continues today, with firecrackers and fireworks being an integral part of the New Year celebrations.

Chinese New Year preparations usually start weeks in advance.

To clear the path for good fortune and sweep away ill luck, houses are meticulously cleansed.


Red décor is shown, signifying good fortune and contentment. To emphasize the idea of rebirth and new beginnings, people also exchange presents and purchase new clothing.


Here are some activities that are most popular during Chinese New Year now:


  •  Sweeping the House: A thorough house sweep is performed by humans. To greet the New Year and chase away bad luck, they sweep the floor, furniture, and walls and discard outdated items.

  • New Year Shopping: People mainly buy new clothes, red decorations, meat, and firecrackers. Moreover, candies, peanuts and sunflower seeds are a must on the shopping list.

  • Significance: celebration marking the start of a new year according to the ancient lunisolar Chinese calendar.

  • Celebrations: Lion dances, dragon dances, fireworks, family gatherings,

  • Having a Reunion Dinner: This is a family get-together, regardless of the distance involved in travel. Everyone makes every effort to return home and be with their family.

  • Eating Dumplings: Representing reunion, harmony and wealth in Chinese culture, are made with minced meat and vegetables wrapped in a round and elastic dumpling skin in the shape of a Chinese silver ingot. 

  • Exchanging Red Envelopes: This is a monetary gift from parents, grandparents and other relatives. The money in red envelopes must be new bills, and the amount usually varies from 100 to 1000.

  • Setting off Firecrackers: Chinese stay up late till midnight and set off firecrackers to mark the New Year’s arrival and to scare away evil spirits.


Chinese New Year is a season of celebration, family time, and refreshment. It's a moment to pay tribute to the past, build family ties, and anticipate a successful new year. The festival is an essential component of Chinese cultural legacy because of its lengthy history and rich customs that have been passed down through the ages.




Reference

Chinese New Year Schedule 2024: Day-by-Day Festivity Preparation. (n.d.). Day-by-Day Festival Preparation

Chinese New Year | Summary, History, Traditions, & Facts. (2024, January 31). Encyclopedia Britannica. Chinese-New-Year

Top 10 Chinese New Year Activities, Traditional Activity Ideas. (n.d.). Top 10 Chinese New Year 










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