年初四 (nin4 co1 sei3) nin-chor-si: The fourth day of the Chinese New Year Custom of the day: Don’t travel far On the other hand, the fourth day is regarded as an auspicious day, which is a Fourth Day of Chinese New Year 初四. The day to honour the Kitchen god who would return to Heaven to report on the family to the Jade Emperor, some place nian2 gao1 (New Year Sticky Cake) as offerings to appease the Kitchen god who then either can’t speak much due to the stickiness of the sweet cake or speaks sweet nothings about the family. Chinese New Year, the grandest festival for Chinese people, is celebrated for more than half a month.According to the oldest traditions, people follow a day-by-day schedule of Chinese New Year festivities from the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, with specific things to do on certain days. 初四 (Fourth Day of CNY, Falling on 1 Feb 2025) The fourth day of the Chinese New Year, known as 初四, is the official day dedicated to praying to the God of Fortune, as it is considered his birthday. People observe this occasion by arranging feasts and making offerings to welcome the God into their homes. Instead of welcoming the God of Stove, some Chinese workship the God of Wealth on this day. According to Chinese genesis, the goddess Nu-Wa with snake body (2852-2738 B.C.) created chicken on the first day of the first lunar month, dog on the 2nd lunar day, pig on the 3rd lunar day and sheep on the 4th lunar day. 1. Lunar New Year’s Eve: February 4th is often known as Lunar New Year’s Eve in China. This day marks the end of the old lunar year and the beginning of the new lunar year. Families gather together for a reunion dinner, exchange gifts, and prepare for the upcoming festivities of the Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival. 2 The Chinese New Year of 2025 falls on January 29th (Wednesday), and will last to February 2nd. It is the Year of Snake. As an official public holiday, Chinese people can get eight days' off from work, from January 28th to February 4th. The Chinese New Year of 2026 falls on February 17th (Tuesday), and will last to February 21th. It is the Year In 2025, Chinese New Year begins on January 29th and ends on February 12th with the Lantern Festival. Laba Festival (Jan. 7, 2025): Old Chinese New Year Calendar Start Traditionally, the start of the Chinese New Year calendar is 'The Laba Festival' (腊八节 Làbājié), which occurs about three weeks before Chinese New Year's Day and is Traditional Holiday. Lunar Calendar Date. Gregorian Calendar Date (2025) Chinese New Year. 1 st Day of the 1 st Month. January 29, 2025. Lantern Festival. 15 th Day of the 1 st Month. February 12, 2025 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 or Lunar New Year celebration usually lasts 15 days, from New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the Chinese New Year—the Lantern Festival.In 2025, the celebration starts on Jan. 28th and ends on Feb. 12th. 3. Goat Day. The fourth day of the first month is the “Goat Day” of Nuwa’s creation myth. Jin Dongxun’s “Rites and Customs” says: “The first day of the first month is a chicken, the second day is a dog, the third day is a pig, the fourth day is a sheep, the fifth day is a cow, the sixth day is a horse, and the seventh day is a man. The fourth day of the Chinese New Year is called the “Sheep Day”, which means all gods in the sky return to the world. So it is the day for Chinese people to welcome gods. On this day, most Chinese people choose fruits, lamb and beef as sacrifices to welcome gods. Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type; 2013: Wed: Feb 13: Fourth Day of Lunar New Year: National Holiday: 2014: Mon: Feb 3: Fourth Day of Lunar New Year: National Holiday 2025 New Year Day Welcome the God of Wealth. 2025 is the Chinese year of the Green Wood Snake. 2025 Chinese New Year Day is on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Chinese New Year Day is a new moon day, which is the first lunar day. The fifth lunar day of Chinese New Year festival is the Welcome Day for the God of Wealth. This date is Sunday, February When Is the Chinese Little New Year? Little New Year is celebrated a week before Chinese New Year. Based on the Chinese lunar calendar, its date changes each year on the Gregorian calendar. It's on the 23rd day of the last lunar month in northern China, and in most parts of southern China, it's on the 24th. Every Spring Festival, one of the most important New Year's activities is to worship gods, worship ancestors, and pray for the new year. And every fourth and fifth day of the lunar new year is the traditional day to welcome the God of Wealth. The God of Wealth is the god in charge of wealth in the world in Chinese Taoism. Officially, the Chinese people will have a holiday for about 7 days from Chinese New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the lunar new year. In 2025, the Chinese New Year holiday lasts from January 28th to February 4th. Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type; 2013: Wed: Feb 13: Fourth Day of Lunar New Year: National Holiday: 2014: Mon: Feb 3: Fourth Day of Lunar New Year: National Holiday
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