Chinese new year 2015
Chinese New Year 2015, also known as the Spring Festival, fell on February 19, 2015. It was the Year of the Goat (also referred to as the Year of the Sheep).
Here are some interesting facts and traditions associated with Chinese New Year 2015:
Zodiac Animal: The Goat (or Sheep) is the 8th animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle.
Element: Wood is the element associated with the Goat year.
Color Scheme: The traditional colors for the Goat year are green, blue, and purple, which symbolize growth, harmony, and creativity.
Festivities: Chinese New Year 2015 was celebrated with traditional lion and dragon dances, fireworks, and family gatherings. People also exchanged red envelopes filled with money, known as "hongbao" or "lai see," as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
Food: Traditional Chinese New Year foods included dumplings, fish, niangao (sticky rice cake), and sweet treats like nian gao (sticky rice cake with sweet fillings).
Lucky Symbols: The Goat year is associated with the following lucky symbols:
- The Goat itself, which represents kindness, gentleness, and creativity.
- The color green, which symbolizes growth and harmony.
- The number 8, which is considered lucky because it sounds like the word for "prosper" in Chinese.
Astrology: According to Chinese astrology, the Goat year is considered a gentle and peaceful year, with a focus on relationships, family, and personal growth.
Celebrations: Chinese New Year 2015 was celebrated in many countries with significant Chinese populations, including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.