Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29 and this year is the Year of the Wood Snake. Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the Celebrating the Chinese New Year. In Chinese-speaking countries, the Spring Festival (春节 chūn jié) is a general term used to refer to the festival season.This term is likely to replace the English phrase ‘Chinese New Year’ soon, given UNESCO’s recent decision to include chūn jié in its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Lunar New Year, the world’s biggest mass migration as Asian families across the world prepare to gather at home, begins Wednesday. “For many in the Chinese diaspora and the more broad Asian Receiving a hongbao is something most Chinese people, particularly children, eagerly anticipate every Lunar New Year. It was also one of my fondest childhood memories. It was also one of my A Chinese Culture Story About New Year’s Day That You Have to Know 01/01/2020 / #ChineseCultureStoryNewYearSDay , #ChineseForAdvancedLearners , #ChineseTraditionsAndCustoms In ancient China, people called the first day of the calendar “元旦 (Yuándàn).” “元 (Yuán)” means “beginning” or “start” and “旦 (dàn)” means 3 Ways to Say "Happy Chinese New Year" in Chinese and Cantonese. In Mandarin, the most common way to wish your family and close friends a happy Chinese New Year is "Xīnnián hǎo" (新年好), literally meaning 'New Year Goodness' or 'Good New Year'. Another way to say "Happy Chinese New Year" is "Xīnnián kuàilè" (新年快乐), literally Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is the oldest traditional festival in China, but a few people concern the origin and story behind the holiday. Many existing customs and activities of the festival actually can be traced back to a popular story of the Monster Nian, which helps to explain why and how the festival is celebrated. The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better time to immerse yourself in the joy of learning Mandarin with festive flair! Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, New Year, or the Lunar New Year, these themed phrases and vocabulary will help you connect with Chinese culture and spread holiday cheer in Mandarin. Read the legend of Chinese New Year! Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 students. Read the legend of Chinese New Year! Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for 1st level Mandarin students in Scotland, as part of the Curriculum for Excellence. 4. 2025 蛇年新年歌 – 你說蛇? Year of the Snake New Year Song – What Do You Say? Audio: Chinese Mandarin Recommended Age: 10 and up Subtitle: Simplified Chinese It’s Chinese New Year, Curious George. By Maria Wen Adcock Language: English. Curious George is a loveable old friend from my childhood that I had to share with my children. I’m so excited to have George celebrate Chinese New Year with us! In this rhyming board book, George and Mei share Chinese New Year traditions. Chinese New Year 2025 wishes. Here are Chinese Lunar New Year wishes: Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Chinese New Year. May the Year of the Snake bring you happiness and success. May your family be filled with love and harmony this New Year. Happy Chinese New Year! May fortune smile upon you. Wishing you good health and abundant blessings As millions of people around the globe ring in the Lunar New Year, one Boston hotel welcomed a local kung fu and tai chi academy to perform and bestow good luck and fortune to all into the year 4,723. Journalist, blogger, podcaster and author Qin Xie previously explained for Metro: ‘Happy Chinese New Year is xin nian (new year) kuai le (happy) in Mandarin, and it’s pronounced shin nee-an Sensory play activity Chinese New Year with mandarins. Mandarin oranges are one of the traditional elements of the celebration of the Chinese New Year. They are a winter fruit representing abundance. Mandarins are a great food for snack time during your Chinese New Year celebration, and can also be used for sensory play and other learning Chinese New Year, also referred to as Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is here.The date of this annual event shifts with the lunar calendar, and this year, the Year of the Wood Snake, the Journalist, blogger, podcaster and author Qin Xie previously explained for Metro.co.uk: ‘Happy Chinese New Year is xin nian (new year) kuai le (happy) in Mandarin, and it’s pronounced shin nee Chinese New Year holds deep cultural importance and is rich with symbolism. This celebration marks new beginnings and is steeped in ancient traditions that continue to shape modern observances. Cultural Importance and Traditions. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in Chinese culture. The Tale of Nian, A Lunar New Year Story: A Bilingual Children’s Book in English and Mandarin Chinese - Kindle edition by Wang, Ying. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets.
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