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Chinese New Year Guide Jul 28th 2011, 10:02 Chinese New Year is the most important and, at 15 days, the longest holiday in China. Chinese New Year begins on the first day of the lunar calendar, so it is also called Lunar New Year, and it is considered the beginning of spring, so it is also called Spring Festival. Learn the traditions and customs of Chinese New Year and how to prepare for and celebate Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year: The Basics Lauren Mack / About.com Learn how Chinese New Year celebrations came about and how they have evolved over time. Origins of Chinese New Year History of Chinese New Year 50 Chinese New Year Facts Say 'Happy Chinese New Year' in Chinese There's a famous story about a people-eating monster called 'Nian.' The Chinese for New Year, 過年 (guònián) comes from this story. Read the story here. Chinese New Year: Dates Lauren Mack / About.com Chinese New Year is held on different dates each year. See the dates for Chinese New Year 2011. The dates are based on the lunar calendar. Each year has its own corresponding animal from the Chinese Zodiac, a cycle of 12 animals. Learn how the Chinese zodiac works. Chinese New Year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. Learn your zodiac sign to see if you are a rabbit. Chinese New Year: How to Prepare for Chinese New Year Lauren Mack / About.com Most families begin preparing a month or more in advance for Chinese New Year. Here's a guide to what needs to get done before Chinese New Year: How to Prepare for Chinese New Year Activities to Do Before Chinese New Year Chinese New Year Food: Discover Why Dumplings Are Eaten on Chinese New Year. Recipes to Make Chinese Dumplings at Home. Chinese New Year Decorations: Chunlian Chinese New Year Clothing: Chinese Dresses Qipao and Red Underwear Chinese New Year Gifts: Gift-Giving Guide Chinese New Year: How to Celebrate Chinese New Year Lauren Mack / About.com Chinese New Year includes two weeks of celebration with most activities taking place the day before (New Year's Eve), the first day (New Year's Day) and the last day (Lantern Festival). Here's how to celebrate. Superstitions: Things Not to Do During Chinese New Year How to Celebrate: New Year's Eve How to Celebrate: New Year's Day How to Celebrate: Days 2-13 How to Celebrate: Lantern Festival Lantern Festival: Lantern Festival Origins DIY: Make Your Own Lantern Lantern colors and meanings What to Write on Your Lantern Chinese New Year Celebrations in China Lauren Mack / About.com Chinese New Year: Hong Kong Chinese New Year: Macau Chinese New Year: Shanghai Chinese New Year Celebrations Near You Lauren Mack / About.com Chinese New Year celebrations aren't just held in China. Check out these event guides for Chinese New Year celebrations near you: Chinese New Year: Australia Photo Gallery Chinese New Year: Canada Chinese New Year: Ireland Chinese New Year: Paris Chinese New Year: Taiwan Chinese New Year: United Kingdom Chinese New Year: London Chinese New Year: US Chinese New Year: NYC Chinese New Year: Los Angeles Chinese New Year: San Francisco, San Francisco and the Bay Area, Photo Gallery Chinese New Year: Washington, DC More Fun: Celebrating CNY with Children More Fun: Share Your Chinese New Year Traditions

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