Chinese calendar Chinese Lunar New Year

Chinese calendar Chinese Lunar New Year

The Chinese Lunar New Year is the longest chronological record in history, dating from 2600BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the zodiac. Like the Western calendar, The Chinese Lunar Calendar is a yearly one, with the start of the lunar year being based on the cycles of the moon. Therefore, because of this cyclical dating, the beginning of the year can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. This year it falls on February 12th. A complete cycle takes 60 years and is made up of five cycles of 12 years each.

Chinese new year history and when is Chinese new year 2010

Chinese new year history and when is Chinese new year 2010

Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade. The Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements. The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days. In order to "catch up" with the solar calendar the Chinese insert an extra month once every few years (seven years out of a 19-yearcycle). This is the same as adding an extra day on leap year.

All about Chinese new year 2010 and how to celebrate

All about Chinese new year 2010 and how to celebrate

Get ready to learn all about Chinese New Year, from age-old traditions to crafts and activities your family can partake in to celebrate the holiday at home.

All about Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar. It is considered to be one of the most important holidays for Chinese families.

The holiday is celebrated with big family gatherings, gift giving, the eating of symbolic foods and display of festive decorations--all focused on bringing good luck for the new year and celebrating the coming of Spring.

When is chinese new year 2010

When is chinese new year 2010

The upcoming Chinese New Year falls on February 14, 2010, when we'll be ringing in the Year of the Tiger.

Unlike western calendars, the lunar Chinese new year calendar has names that are repeated every 60 years.  Within the 'Stem-Branch' system is the shorter cycle of 12 years denoted by animals: