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Chinese New Year, year of the dog

Let’s Celebrate the Year of the Dog

Chinese New Year is a time to honor ancestors, enjoy delicious food, and prepare for a new beginning. Also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, the Chinese New Year is based on a lunar calendar that has a 12-year cycle. Each year is represented by a special animal: the 12 Chinese zodiacs. The…
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chinese new year, chinese zodiac, year of the rooster

Year of the Rooster

Today over a billion of people are getting ready for the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, which begins tomorrow on January 28th. This year get in on the fun and usher in the year of the rooster. Chinese Zodiac The Chinese New Year celebration can last up to 15 days, in…
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Year of the Monkey, Chinese New Year

Year of the Monkey

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year, dates back to early 14th century B.C., and it’s a holiday that honors ancestors and celebrates togetherness. The Chinese New Year also welcomes a new year of the zodiac, which is based on lunar phases. This year, 2016, is the year…
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Chinese New Year: Year of the Dragon

The Chinese New Year is a day of reverence on the traditional Chinese calendar. It’s a time for honoring ancestors and deities, but since the 20th century it’s evolved into a day to relax and celebrate togetherness as a family. On January 23, 2012 the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, will…
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