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Chinese New Year
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Lunar New Year is also known as Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is very popular and longest festival in the Lunar Calendar.
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There are several traditions and myths origin associated with the origin of Chinese New Year, showing the beliefs of individual. Chinese New Year festival brings prosperity and joy in the life of people. Chinese New Year celebrations begin on the first day of the month and ends on the 15th day of the month. Chúx? is another name of Chinese New Year which means "Year-pass Eve".
Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinese New Year celebrations are also very popular in Taiwan, Vietnam, Canada, Philippines, Malaysia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand and Macau because of significant influence of the culture. People celebrate Chinese New Year with lots of enthusiasm and energy.
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People go for shopping, plan New Year holidays and also decorate their houses. One of the popular traditions associated with Chinese New Year celebration is cleaning house and decorating it to welcome good luck. There are many shops and stores selling amazingly beautiful decorative items. On the eve of Chinese New Year people wish each other happy and prosperous New Year as the clock strikes 12.
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Gifting tradition is also associated with the Chinese New Year celebration. They give gifts to their loved ones to make them happy and to show their love and care for them. Parents give red envelopes to their children, containing money, next morning when they wish Happy New Year to them.
People enjoy Chinese New Year festival in different ways. Some people love to go out with friends and family to enjoy while others prefer to stay back at home. For them home is a wonderland. Without food celebrations of Chinese New Year festival is totally incomplete. People enjoy different cuisines on the Eve of Chinese New Year. Firecrackers are being widely used during the celebrations. Everybody welcome New Year with broad smile on the face and take New Year resolutions.
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