When is Chinese New Year Calendar - Lunar

The Chinese New Year calendar, or rather its Chinese New Year Lunar Calendar, is a month-by-month countdown of what is to occur throughout the year in China. It covers every day and night of the year starting with January and ending with August. This Chinese New Year calendar has two sections, namely the spring section and the summer section.

When is Chinese New Year Calendar - Lunar

Chinese New Year calendar, dates, holidays, animals. Cover photograph by Dr. Angela n. (license, source), changes: framing of Lunar New Year celebrations, which mark the start of the New Year and the traditional beginning of spring, start on Friday, 12 February, 2020. 

• The New Year celebrations include a New Year's dinner, which is eaten by the first family in honor of their parents and grand parents. In addition to eating, children, as part of New Year's ritual, sing songs, dance, pray and do crafts all in an attempt to impress the elders in the family circle.

• At this time, the Chinese celebrate different events. For example, they welcome the new year with a parade through the streets and take away old clothes, books, figurines and other items that symbolize old times. 

• In addition, Chinese New Years is marked by a traditional ritual where a small piece of wood or paper containing wishes for the coming year is burnt. On New Year's day, people decorate their homes, including furniture and tables.

• However, apart from the different things to do at this time, Chinese also celebrate a different thing - love. To express love, they exchange love hearts as part of their New Year's ritual. The love heart is considered to be an expression of the love between lovers.

• Chinese New Year calendar, animals. Cover photograph by Dr. Angela n., changes: A lion and a zebra symbolize true love, while a rabbit and a monkey symbolize friendship.

• A leopard and tiger are saying to represent two persons of great power, while a dragon and an eagle represent courage and loyalty. 

• In addition, a turtle and a dragon represent wisdom, a swallow and a crow represent hope, and a swallow and a turtle represent friendship.

• The panda is often represented by two individuals; in some regions, the panda bear is a person of wealth, in others, it is a person of wisdom. A crane is said to be a person of good luck, while a tiger is a person of beauty.

• To conclude, the Chinese New Year calendar has many symbols and meanings, and is not just a month-by-month countdown of events. In fact, it has been called the "Book of the Year" because of its rich stories, beautiful art and colorful pictures, and is widely read throughout the world as a great source of inspiration for Chinese culture and Chinese New Year traditions.

• It is very important to be mindful of your New Year and to be mindful of your culture. Although there are many different cultures represented on the New Year calendar, one common thread is the fact that there is much hope for each culture in its own way. 

• The Chinese New Year calendar celebrates that hope and happiness, showing that even if things look dark and gloomy, there is always a ray of light at the end of the tunnel.

• A good way to reflect on the Chinese New Year calendar is to look back at your own life. What are the themes you see running through your life and the things that bring joy to your life?

• For example, if you find that you have problems with money, maybe you are unhappy with your family, or work place, or have troubles with your relationships, consider what those things might mean for other people's life. 

• Maybe you are finding it difficult to deal with money issues, perhaps you are having trouble with work, and are afraid of making a mistake. You might think that you are stuck in a rut, or perhaps you just want to change your whole approach to life.

• These are some of the questions that you might find on the Chinese New Year calendar. What meaning do they hold for you? If you are able to find them, what does it tell you about your life?