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What Is Chinese New Year?

People around the world celebrate Chinese New Year. It is a time when people think about the year ahead. They wish for good things. They visit family and friends. They also remember their ancestors.

Chinese New Year happens in January or Febraary. This holiday begins on a different date each year.

Chinese New Year is always on the first day of the new Chinese calendar. This calendar is based on the moon's changes. People used to measure time by watching the moon. Chinese New Year celebrations last 15 days. The last night is always a full moon.

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is an important night for families. They stay home and say good-bye to the old year. Some families put red paper over the door. They say this keeps good luck inside their house.

The family has a special dinner. They eat many foods. One thing that is eaten is fish. The Chinese word for fish is yu. It sounds like a Chinese word that means "great plenty." This is why people eat fish.

Children stay up late. Families make wishes, tell stories, and play games. Children are given Lai see before midnight. This is money in a red envelope. Lai see money is good luck.

New Year's Day

The Chinese believe New Year's Day sets the tone for the year. They want it to be a good day.

On New Year's Day, people see family and friends. They also honor family members who have died. They bring gifts to each other. Children get more red envelopes.

People make a large meal of traditional foods to share. Some of these are shark fin soup, special vegetables, and roast duck.

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