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Chinese New Year 2017!

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a significant traditional holiday in China and other countries with Chinese populations. It marks the beginning of the new year on the traditional Chinese calendar, which is based on a lunisolar calendar.

Here are some interesting facts about Chinese New Year 2017:

Date: January 28, 2017 (Friday)

Animal: Rooster

Element: Fire

Zodiac Sign: Fire Rooster

Color Scheme: Red, Gold, and Orange

Traditions:

  1. Family Reunions: Chinese New Year is a time for family reunions and gatherings.
  2. Red Envelopes: Adults give red envelopes filled with money to children and seniors as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
  3. Lion and Dragon Dances: Performances of lion and dragon dances are common during Chinese New Year celebrations.
  4. Food: Traditional Chinese New Year foods include dumplings, fish, niangao (sticky rice cake), and sweet treats like nian gao (sticky rice cake with sweet fillings).
  5. Fireworks: Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate the new year, symbolizing the driving away of evil spirits and bringing good luck.

Interesting Facts:

  1. Longest Chinese New Year Celebration: The longest Chinese New Year celebration was held in 2017 in Macau, lasting 15 days.
  2. Largest Chinese New Year Parade: The largest Chinese New Year parade was held in San Francisco, California, with over 100,000 participants.
  3. Chinese New Year Traditions Around the World: Chinese New Year is celebrated in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Singapore, with unique traditions and customs.

I hope you enjoyed learning about Chinese New Year 2017!