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In this presentation, we will explore the history and customs of Chinese New Year and delve into the reasons why it is such a cherished and revered holiday in Chinese culture. Presentation: 1. Historical Origins: – Chinese New Year has a history dating back thousands of years, with its origins rooted in ancient Chinese mythology and folklore. There are several reasons to celebrate Chinese New Year: First, legend states that the Chinese New Year stemmed from an ancient battle against the Nian, a terrifying beast that attacked people and ate children. The people used fireworks and firecrackers to chase the beast away. The origin of the Chinese New Year Festival can be traced back to about 3,500 years ago. Chinese New Year has evolved over a long period of time and its customs have undergone a long development process. A Legend of the Origin of Chinese New Year. Like all traditional festivals in China, Chinese New Year is steeped with stories and myths. It is a celebration of togetherness, hope and the enduring spirit of humanity. Such is its importance that Chinese New Year is one of 44 Chinese traditions officially inscribed as world cultural heritage by UNESCO. This year on January 29, China welcomes the Year of the Snake, the sixth of the 12-year cycle of zodiac animals. It is not only celebrated in China. Vietnam, Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore also celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday. The two-week celebration includes family and friends, feasting and fireworks, parties and parades. For more than 3,000 years, Lunar New Year was just what it sounds like—the beginning of a new year in the Chinese calendar. This festival emphasizes the importance of family ties. The dinner gathering on Chinese New Year's Eve is the most important family occasion of the year. Lunar New Year Calendar and holiday. The traditional Chinese New Year holiday is 7 days, starting from the first day of New Year's Eve to the seventh day, with work starting on the eighth day. How Chinese New Year Evolved with Modern Times. The festival has adapted to reflect societal and technological changes. Globalization: As Chinese communities migrated across the world, Chinese New Year evolved into a global event. Countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and even Western nations hold parades and events to celebrate the festival. Pre-Chinese New Year Preparations and Activities (Jan. 7–Feb. 12, 2025) Jan. 7, 2025: Laba Festival. Some Chinese start to celebrate and prepare for Chinese New Year as early as day 8 of the 12 th month of the lunar calendar. Chinese New Year celebration is not exclusive to immediate family members, but among all relatives and friends. Married couples should visit the wife’s parents on the second day of the New Year. During the following days, people visit different relatives, bringing gifts and red envelopes to express care, love, and good wishes. Why is the celebration also called "Guo Nian"? "Nian”is the Chinese word for year. In folk culture, the Spring Festival celebration is also called “Guo Nian” (meaning “passing a year”). In a Chinese New Year story, “Nian” is a fierce and cruel monster which eats livestock and kids, but it is scared of red color and cracker sound When is Lunar New Year 2025? This year, Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29. Because the lunar calendar is based on the phases of the moon, the beginning of the year happens on a different day each year. Sample Leave Application for Chinese New Year Sample 1. Leave a letter to manager for Chinese New Year. Subject: Leave Request for Chinese New Year. Dear [Manager's Name], I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to formally request leave from work during the Chinese New Year celebrations. The holiday is sometimes called the Lunar New Year because the dates of celebration follow the phases of the moon. Since the mid-1990s people in China have been given seven consecutive days off work during the Chinese New Year. Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 from January 29 to February 12, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. Enjoy family gatherings, traditional dishes, and vibrant parades during this 15-day festival. Special Foods and Festive Customs of Chinese New Year. Food is an essential part of Chinese New Year celebrations, with each dish carrying symbolic meanings. 饺子 jiǎozi (dumplings) are similar in shape to 元宝 yuánbǎo, which were a kind of gold and silver ingot used as currency in Imperial China. Much like the celebration of the New Year in the Western world, Chinese New Year is all about the hopeful spirit of renewal. The holiday’s traditions, symbols and rituals are all meant to wipe the slate clean and prepare for prosperity, good luck and happiness in the new year. Simply put, every Chinese New Year is a new beginning. In China, the spring festival marks the beginning of the new year. It falls on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar and involves a variety of social practices to usher in the new year, pray for good fortune, celebrate family reunions and promote community harmony. This process of celebration is known as ‘guonian’ (crossing the year). In the days preceding the festival The literal translation of this specific type of painting is “[new] year drawing.” They are also known as “New Year prints.” This is a craft with a history of at least one thousand years. In line with all New Year decorations, these paintings are used by the people to express their wishes for the future year. Another reason for this chosen name, and also for why the Spring Festival is relatively long, is because at that time, the newly formed government of the Republic of China wanted to include festivals of all Chinese ethnic spring celebrations into one inclusive holiday that was not labeled 'Chinese New year' in order to respect the different new 8 Reasons to Celebrate Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is right around the corner, complete with two weeks of celebrations observed by people across the world. Since 8 is a lucky number, here are eight great reasons to embrace the holiday. Skip cleaning for nearly a week. In the weeks leading up to the start of Chinese New Year, people clean
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