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As for meal timings, Christmas sees its main meal at lunchtime of Christmas Day, while in China the main meal takes place in the evening of Chinese New Year's Eve. See Chinese New Year Food: Top 7 Lucky Foods and Symbolism. Let’s get to know more similarities and differences between Chinese New Year and Christmas from the following comparison. Origins Christmas is an important Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus Christ, while Chinese New Year is based on a historic story of Nian (“year” in Chinese), a mythical monster that terrorized villages and Chinese New Year is a public holiday and it is the most important economic and social holiday in China. It is always in the period between January 21 and February 20. While Chinese New Year signals the start of the new lunar year, Christmas once fell on the exact date of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and a time traditionally marking the “rebirth” of the sun. Lights. Both Chinese New Year and Christmas dazzle with plenty of lights in decorations and rituals. After researching both Christmas and the Chinese New Year Festival, interesting similarities between the two unique celebrations came into fruition. For instance, both contain traditional meals, presents, feasts, decorations, songs, poems, God(s), folk lore, and are family oriented occasions. Both are prepared beforehand to create a joyous atmosphere; both offer a family reunion with a square feast: and both satisfy the children with new clothes, lovely presents and delicious food. The Chinese New Year is similar to Christmas in the West in terms of family reunion. However, there are many different customs and traditions as well. A woman does Spring Festival shopping in Qionghai, Hainan Province, China, February 1, 2019. The presents for Christmas are wrapped and put under a tree. For Chinese, the big gift is money, which is tucked into red envelopes. Of course, the most important part of both holidays is spending time with family. The travel rush in China for Chinese New Year is said to be the largest annual human migration in the world. While Chinese New Year signals the start of the new lunar year, Christmas once fell on the exact date of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and a time Red is a beloved shade for Christmas and an auspicious one for Chinese New Year. Marking beginnings/endings. While Chinese New Year signals the start of the new lunar year, Christmas once fell on the exact date of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and arguably the end of the year’s sun cycle. Lights New Years is a day that celebrates the end of a calendar year and the start of a new one. The date on which New Years is celebrated differs for every culture and religion, as they all follow their own calendars. For example, Chinese New Year’s is celebrated some time in March; while Hindu New Year is celebrated in October, and so forth. New Years is a day that celebrates the end of a calendar year and the start of a new one. The date on which New Years is celebrated differs for every culture and religion, as they all follow their own calendars. For example, Chinese New Year’s is celebrated some time in March; while Hindu New Year is celebrated in October, and so forth. By reading the major differences between Chinese Lunar New Year and Western New Year, you will get to know more about Chinese culture. If you are a cultural buff, it’s worthwhile to have a tour during Chinese Lunar New Year. See our sample tours for some inspiration. Explore China during Chinese Lunar New Year . 9 Days Chinese New Year Tour January 25, 2020; February 12, 2021; February 1, 2022; Chinese Language Tip. During Chinese New Year, you can greet your Chinese speaking friends by saying any of the following greetings. The only difference here is that going home during Chinese New Year is so important to the Chinese people that it generates the largest human migration of the year. Millions of people leave cities on trains, planes and buses to reach their families in the countryside. While Chinese New Year signals the start of the new lunar year, Christmas once fell on the exact date of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and a time After living in China for 3 years as V-Trust Sales Manager and 1 year in Vietnam as V-Trust Country Manager, I am happy to share my experience and feelings, even if, for sure, I don’t know everything and they may not be exhaustive. Chinese New Year and the Vietnamese New Year (called Tết in Vietnam) actually have a lot in common. Chinese New Year is celebrated a few weeks after the Christmas holiday, but these major holidays have many similarities. The only difference here is that going home during Chinese New Year is so important to the Chinese people that it generates the largest human migration of the year. Millions of people leave cities on trains, planes and buses to reach their families in the countryside. Christmas vs New Year. The difference between Christmas and the new year is that Christmas is a religious festival that most Christians follow and it is observed on December 25th. The new year is the start of a new calendar year when the number of years in the calendar increases by one, which is referred to as the New Year.
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