The Chinese New Year, which starts on Wednesday, is one of the busiest times of the year in China. Homes and restaurants are decorated in red, while many residents travel around the country to spend ...

These rotate each year on a cycle and are the: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon ... Red decorations are a common sight during Chinese new year. It is a lucky colour in China and billions of “red ...

Under the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of the Snake is here. Here's a look at various traditions where you can celebrate in Michigan.

Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.

The Chinese New Year ... During the beginning days of the New Year celebration, younger family members are often given money in red envelopes, known as “hong bao” in Mandarin or “lai ...

Lunar New Year — also commonly called Chinese New Year ... Firecrackers, fireworks, red clothes and decorations are used. Young people are given money in red envelopes.

Cities and villages across Asia are buzzing with anticipation as they welcome the Year of the Snake. Markets are overflowing with mandarins and red envelopes ... New Year, also known as Chinese ...

Cities and villages across Asia are buzzing with anticipation as they prepare to welcome the Year of the Snake. Markets will overflow with mandarins and red envelopes ... New Year, also known as ...

The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival — often referred to as Chinese New Year — signals ... gathering with family and sharing a meal, red lanterns, fireworks, visiting relatives, parades, gifting red ...

hence the red envelopes. It’s estimated that two billion people around the globe celebrate Chinese New Year. In China, many families thoroughly clean their homes days before the Chinese New Year ...