2020 chinese new year holiday
The 2020 Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, fell on January 25, 2020. The holiday period typically lasts for 15 days, ending on February 8, 2020.
Here are the dates for the 2020 Chinese New Year holiday:
- January 25, 2020: Chinese New Year's Eve (除夕)
- January 26, 2020: Chinese New Year's Day (元旦)
- January 27-31, 2020: Chinese New Year holidays (春节假期)
- February 1-8, 2020: Chinese New Year holidays (春节假期)
During this period, many businesses, schools, and government offices in China were closed, and people typically return to their hometowns to spend time with family and friends. The holiday is a time for celebration, feasting, and gift-giving.
Here are some interesting facts about the 2020 Chinese New Year:
- The 2020 Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the Year of the Rat.
- The Rat is the first animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
- The 2020 Chinese New Year is also known as the "Year of the Golden Rat" because the Rat is associated with gold and wealth.
- The holiday is also a time for cleaning and decorating homes, as well as giving red envelopes filled with money to children and loved ones.
- The 2020 Chinese New Year was celebrated by people all over the world, with parades, festivals, and cultural events taking place in many cities.
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