New Year is usually celebrated on January 1 in most countries. However, in certain places they celebrate the Chinese New Year, which takes place on a different date It has a special history.
This is a party traditional that takes place in the Asian country and welcomes the year of the dragon. Also known as the Spring Festival, it has a rich and fascinating history dating back thousands of years. The tradition is based on the legend of Nian, a monster ferocious that attacked the villages at the end of winter.
Nian I was afraid of the color red, fireworks and noise. Since, The Chinese New Year celebration includes decorating with red elements, lighting fireworks and holding colorful parades.
Among the countries actively participating in the celebration are Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Customs varies, But some common practices include family gatherings, deep cleaning of homes to prevent bad luck, and giving red envelopes containing money as a symbol of good luck.
The celebration of Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar and therefore varies every year in the Gregorian calendar. This time, the Chinese New Year will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024 and end on January 8, 2025.
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Chinese culture assigns an animal and an element that corresponds to each of the 12 months that make up the year: 2024 is the year of the dragon, which ranks fifth in the zodiac.
This is what the Year of the Dragon looks like for each sign:
Ram
Taurus
Twin
Cancer
Lion
Virgin
Lb
Scorpion
Archer
Ibex
Aquarium
Fishing
Source: Eluniverso
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