When is the Chinese New Year celebrated?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Roughly since the beginning of the 90s, interest in the Chinese horoscope and the Chinese calendar began to grow among our compatriots at an incredible speed. Then, very few people really understood what, but everyone asked the other about who the interlocutor was according to the Chinese horoscope. How much joy it was when among the environment there was the same bright rooster or the same wise snake, or the same devoted dog like yourself.

Definitely, it meant something, although it was not entirely clear what exactly. Time passed, more and more information appeared, and little by little we delved into this mysterious and alluring Chinese world of signs, horoscopes, animals. And now, in our days, we definitely need to know the year of which unknown little animal we are going to meet. After all, you need to know what colors you need to wear clothes so that the Chinese beast notices you, what dishes you need to cook so that the symbol of the year does not get offended, does not remain hungry and does not bite you forheel and so on. In a word, it is vital for us to celebrate the New Year according to the Chinese calendar. It would seem where we are and where they are - the Chinese with their animals. Ah, no, why are we worse than them?

But it's not very important for us what date the new year is actually on the Chinese calendar. If only the Chinese knew that in our country all bulls, cats, horses and others come into their own on the night of December 31 to January 1. I wish they were surprised.

When Chinese New Year starts

But if you believe in Chinese traditions, then believe according to all Chinese rules and regulations. We will observe dates, dates, and traditions. So let's get started.

To begin with, let's decide when the New Year comes according to the Chinese calendar in 2018. This will happen on February 16 this year. The Chinese have a new date every year, this is due to the fact that the day is determined by the Chinese lunar calendar. By the way, the name of the holiday "New Year" in China is not. They have a holiday called "Chunjie", which translates as "Spring Festival". By the way, on the occasion of the holiday, there are official days off from February 15 to February 21.

Next, in order of importance, you should find out which New Year according to the Chinese calendar we will celebrate, or rather, which animal will rule the whole coming year? In 2018, the Yellow Earth Dog will be responsible for this, bringing with it positive changes for all of us.

Promises and predictions of the ruler of the year

It is predicted that the relationship of people will be settled, married couples will coexist peacefully, happily. There will be progress in the political and financial life of society, the exchange of experience and the conclusion of mutually beneficial deals. And so that he alth does not fail in the coming year, it should be treated more carefully, try to end all bad habits, if any.

A dog is a friendly, intelligent, loyal animal. The Yellow Dog will help all people on the planet to calm down and stop hostility.

Since yellow is the color of the earth element, the inhabitants of the Earth will be able to become more calm, restrained. Traits such as patience, prudence, willpower, practicality, and, of course, friendliness will increase.

In love affairs, the Dog promises downright fateful meetings full of romance. For those planning to tie the knot in 2018, the ruler of the year predicts a life full of happiness. And those couples who are expecting a baby in the new year need to prepare for the birth of brilliant girls or boys.

Chinese New Year Features

In order not to offend the owner of the upcoming year, the Yellow Dog, it would be good to get acquainted with the traditions that are time-tested, and then try to follow them in everyday life.

Before the holiday, you need to clean your home. Carry out a general cleaning, throw away worn robes - so the benevolent energy will easily circulate in the house. But the dust that settles during the most festive period cannot be touched: it is luck itself that settles on furniture and things.

• Celebration traditionsthere are many in China, as many as there are regions in the country. But everyone, without exception, must make trips to see their families.
• Stock up on the obligatory gift red envelopes.
• Doors should be decorated with scarlet ribbons to attract good luck and we alth. Red is the main color for the Chinese, it is a symbol of happiness, prosperity and good luck.
• As for the special or main dish on the festive table, it is customary to celebrate the New Year according to the Chinese calendar with dumplings. It is dumplings that provide a prosperous and profitable coming year.
• Clothing is just as important. This year you need to purchase outfits in brown, yellow or green shades, it is possible to combine them with each other. Too extravagant styles are not to the liking of the dog, because she is an animal that loves everything natural. Definitely, all “cat” prints in clothes should be excluded. No leopard and tiger dresses! We will also leave all clothes with fur until the next celebration. Everyone understands why. Gold and amber are perfect for jewelry.
• You can also take part in large-scale Chinese processions and festivals, for example, visit the famous Lantern Festival. The crown number of the festival is dancing dragons. By the way, numerous foreigners also come to see this grandiose spectacle.

What not to do when meeting the holiday

Some things you shouldn't do.

• Try not to break any objects and things, otherwise you will have to spend a year away from your family.
• Under no circumstances should you be upset, grieve - why invite failure.
• To spend a year in perfect he alth, you do not need to use drugs at this time, if this is not a life-saving action.
• Don't lend or borrow money to keep your finances in order.
• Oddly enough, even washing your hair is not recommended. Otherwise, you can lose all your we alth. By the way, the words "we alth" and "hair" are synonymous in Chinese.
• From food it is not recommended to eat porridge in order to avoid poverty.

What to give to relatives?

Following the traditions of the Chinese, gifts also need to be selected with a "Chinese" character. It can be anything that has a couple. For example, two cups, two vases, etc. Red envelopes with money for kids would also be a great gift. Traditional niangao rice biscuits, wine, fruits, new clothes are also on the list of welcome gifts. Well, the Chinese, like us, cannot do without such usual presents as perfume, appliances, decorative cosmetics.

It should be noted separately that when giving gifts to relatives and friends for the New Year according to the Chinese calendar, the number "4" should not be present anywhere - neither in the amount of money from the envelope, nor in the number of cups. For the Chinese, this number is a symbol of unhappiness, and it is important to remember this.

Chinese or Russian?

For a change, you can celebrate our December-January holiday and the Newyear according to the Chinese calendar. Why not? We are all waiting for miracles, magic and fairy tales. And there can't be too many miracles. The main thing in these festivities is that they are united by values that are understandable to everyone - a family that should be nearby, goodies that are in abundance on the festive table, sonorous children's laughter that spills throughout the house and the desire to give everyone around a good mood, pleasant gifts and the sea. happiness. And, although we are all different, we wish the same thing - a happy New Year!