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Chinese New Year

All you ever wanted to know about Chinese New Year including how Chinese people celebrate the New Year, event calendars, information about the lunar calendar, zodiac signs and information, etc.

Giving Hong Bao (Red Envelopes) at Chinese New Year and Other Occasions

Giving Hong Bao (Red Envelopes) at Chinese New Year and Other Occasions

Flowers and Arrangements for Chinese New Year

Flowers and Arrangements for Chinese New Year

Host Gifts for Chinese New Year

Information on gifts to give your hosts during Chinese New Year.

What does the Chinese character on the Tiger's face mean and …

Understand the Chinese character on the Tiger's forehead for the upcoming Year of the Tiger.

When is Chinese New Year in 2012?

The date for Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival, 2012.

Shanghai's Lantern Festival - Chinese New Year's Final Party

Pictures from the 2008 Lantern Festival in Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden

A Guide to Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year in China - events and the traditions that surround the holiday.

The Chinese Lunar Calendar and the Chinese Zodiac

An introduction of the Chinese Lunar Calendar and the Chinese Zodiac system.

The Origins of Chinese New Year

Read about the origins of Chinese New Year.

The Story of Yuanxiao - Origins of the Lantern Festival

The legend behind the Lantern Festival, the event that closes Chinese New Year activities.

The Lantern Festival

The Lantern Festival closes out traditional Chinese New Year celebrations on the fifteenth day with a full moon.

Fu Dao Le! But What Does That Mean?

Find out why there is a Chinese character hung upside-down on many doorways across the country, especially around Chinese New Year.

Travel Related Questions - Traveling During Chinese New Year

Most tourist-related businesses are open during Chinese New Year and it's very possible to travel in China over the holidays. Find out more answers to your questions about traveling during Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year Traditional Activities Calendar

Understand the long list of activities and what the Chinese do during the fifteen-day-long festival over Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year

What is Chinese New Year? How do the Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year? When is Chinese New Year? Answers to all these questions and more...

Red Underwear for Chinese New Year

Exchanging red underwear is an interesting Chinese New Year tradition practiced in mainland China and elsewhere.

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Rat

A profile of Rat people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Rat.

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Ox

A profile of Ox people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Ox.

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Tiger

A profile of Tiger people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Tiger.

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Rabbit

A profile of Rabbit people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Rabbit.

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Dragon

A profile of Dragon people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Dragon.

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Snake

A profile of Snake people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Snake.

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Horse

A profile of Horse people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Horse.

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Sheep (Goat or Ram)

A profile of Sheep (Goat or Ram) people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Sheep (Goat or Ram).

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Monkey

A profile of Monkey people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Monkey.

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Rooster

A profile of Rooster people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Rooster.

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Dog

A profile of Dog people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Dog.

Chinese Zodiac Animal Profiles - Year of the Boar (Pig)

A profile of Boar (also Pig) people, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Boar (Pig).

Year of the Rabbit Lantern Festival

Photos from Shanghai's annual Lantern Festival during Chinese New Year welcoming the Year of the Rabbit.

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