Introduction to the Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year has been known as the Spring Festival since the 20th century. Each Chinese year is given the characteristic of one of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs. 2011 is the year of the Rabbit. New Year festivities begin on the first day of the first month and continue through to the 15th Day. The last day of the New Year festivities is marked by the Lantern Festival. The Chinese Calendar is lunar based unlike the sun based Gregorian calendar that is commonly followed around the globe.
History of the Spring Festival
The origin of the festival is so old, it cannot ...
