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The History of Chinese New Year Celebrations and How They’ve Evolved
Discover the rich Chinese New Year history, from its ancient origins to modern-day traditions. Learn how this cultural ...
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When is Lunar New Year? What is it? More on traditions, origins of the holiday
The origins of Chinese New Year come from many ancient stories, or legends, according to Britannica. One of them is the story of Nian, a monster that attacks villagers at the beginning of the ...
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Here's when Lunar New Year 2025 is and how it's celebrated
While many celebrated the beginning of 2025 at the start of the month, some will be ringing in the new year on Lunar New Year ...
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Lunar New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated?
Chinese New Year is thought to date back to the 14th century BC, when the Shang dynasty ruled. Its origins are steeped in legend. One story says that a monster named Nian ("Year") attacked ...
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The Story Behind Gao, a Chinese New Year Tradition
I had a neighbor who, every January, would drop off homemade gao on my doorstep. The steamed Chinese rice cake would be ...
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When Is January’s Chinese Lunar New Year And What Animal Are You?
It’s also connected to the orbit of Jupiter. In fact, the traditions of the Chinese Lunar New Year are rooted in the astronomical origins of the holiday. Here’s everything you need to know ...
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The origins of New Year's Eve fireworks lie in ancient China
Other historians attribute the origins to ... Lunar New Year is an annual 15-day festival that begins with the new Moon, commonly celebrated in China and among the Chinese diaspora and in ...
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22 Best Lunar New Year Celebrations and Parades in NYC for Families
Lunar New Year is one of our favorite winter celebrations in New York City. Although the holiday is often referred to as ...