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Chinese New Year<\/h1>\n

(\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50)\u00a0\u00a0 X\u012bn ni\u00e1n ku\u00e0i l\u00e8”<\/p>\n

Happy New Year! <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Chinese New Year which is also known as the Spring Festival, begins on Saturday, 10th<\/sup> February 2024 until 24th<\/sup> February 2024. The holiday begins with the new moon that occurs between January 21st<\/sup> and February\u00a020th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Chinese New Year Celebrations<\/h2>\n

Traditions focus on seeing out the old year and welcoming in the luck and prosperity of a new year.<\/p>\n

Chinese New Year origins are steeped in legend. Thousands of years ago a monster named Nian (\u201cYear\u201d) attacked villagers at the beginning of each new year. However, the monster feared loud noises, bright lights, and the colour red, so villagers used these to chase the beast away. In the form of fireworks, lanterns and red became the primary colour.<\/p>\n

Red signifies prosperity and good energy to ‘ward off evil spirits and negativity‘<\/strong>.\u00a0 This is why red lanterns are hung in streets and red couplets are pasted on doors to scare away bad spirits. Red is also incorporated in clothing and gifts. Celebrations include visiting family members, feasting, and respecting ancestors. And for good fortune, money is gifted in red envelopes. Celebrations include firecrackers, fireworks and watching lion and dragon dances.<\/p>\n

Year of the Dragon<\/strong><\/h3>\n

2024 is the Year of the Dragon. The Dragon is as an extraordinary creature in the Chinese calendar. Symbolising ‘power, nobility, honour, luck and success’. Ancient Emperors would regard themselves as dragons due to their powerful and dominant nature. So what does the Year of the Dragon have in store for you? Monkeys, Roosters and Pigs are set to have the luckiest year, while Rats, Ox, Dragons, Horses, Dogs and Goats might have more of challenging year ahead. You can find your individual readings<\/a><\/p>\n

And with this, 2024 is see as the year of change, whether it be a year of opportunities or challenges or perhaps both. If you are looking to change things up this year, 2024 might be for you, good luck!<\/p>\n

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You can read more about the Year of Dragons Horoscope<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Links<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Read more about New Year Traditions in our post New Year Traditions From Around The World<\/a><\/p>\n

Find more resources at Library Search<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo source: Til Man\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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