Welcome the year of the rabbit in style.

Even after officially welcoming a new calendar year, the Chinese New Year calls for another celebration.

You may have heard the holiday referred to as the Lunar New Year, which is more inclusive.

Dragon lantern decoration during the Chinese new year

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The Chinese New Year specifically applies to Chinese people and celebrations held in China.

When Is the Lunar New Year?

What Is the Lunar New Year?

The history of the Lunar New Year originates with a legend thousands of years old.

The story goes that a monster would attack villagers at the beginning of each new year.

What Is the Significance of Animals in the Chinese New Year?

There are twelve zodiac signs associated with the (Lunar) Chinese New Year, which have different meanings.

They have ample amounts of energy, which rubs off onand inspiresthose around them.

If you’re curious to know what your Chinese zodiac sign is,you could find it here.

This year, spare your neighbors the loud booms and opt for hanging red paper lanterns instead.

These12 lucky foods, from donuts to fish tolentils, will help you ring in a tasty new year.

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