Lunar New Year - Wikipedia
WEBThe Lunar New Year is an event celebrated by billions of people across the world on the first new moon of their calendar. Although often referred to as "Lunar New Year" in English, this is a misnomer, as it refers to both celebrations based on a lunar calendar as well as a lunisolar calendar.
Lunar New Year 2024 ‑ Animal, Dates & Celebrations - HISTORY
WEBFeb 4, 2010 · Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean communities, among others. The New Year...
Lunar New Year | Traditions, Legend, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Lunar New Year, festival typically celebrated in China and other Asian countries that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, 15 days later.
Chinese New Year - Wikipedia
WEBChinese New Year, or the Spring Festival (see also § Names), is a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.
Enter the Year of the Dragon: A 2024 guide to Lunar New Year
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Bring on the fire! It’s time to celebrate the Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival as we say goodbye to the Rabbit and fly into the Year of the Dragon.
Lunar New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated? - BBC
WEBJan 31, 2022 · Tuesday 1 February marks the Lunar New Year for 2022 - celebrated in China, East Asia and across the world. The celebrations see people feast with relatives, watch parades and pray for good...
Chinese New Year | Summary, History, Traditions, & Facts
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Chinese New Year, annual 15-day festival in China and Chinese communities around the world that begins with the new moon that occurs sometime between January 21 and February 20 according to Western calendars. Festivities last until the following full moon.
What is the Lunar New Year? Traditions and celebrations …
WEBJan 19, 2023 · The Lunar New Year, as its name suggests, is based on the cycles of the Moon and falls on a different day each year – usually between late January and the middle of February. This year, the...
What is the Lunar New Year? - National Geographic
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · Lunar New Year falls this year on February 10, 2024, kicking off the Year of the Dragon. It is traditionally a time for family reunions, plenty of food, and some very loud celebrations. What is...
Lunar New Year 2024: All you need to know | AP News
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · The Lunar New Year — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated in several Asian countries. It is also widely celebrated by diaspora communities around the world.