2023 is the Year of the Water Rabbit - Lunar New Year

10 Interesting facts about Chinese Lunar New year

1. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, starts at the end of January.

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2. Chinese New Year's date changes each year according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar.

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3. The Lunar Calendar is based on the cycle of the moon and sun, and usually runs 21 to 51 days behind the Gregorian Calendar.

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4. Chinese New Year is celebrated on a new moon day, usually the second new moon after the winter solstice.

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5. It's celebration is also based on the Chinese Zodiac Calendar, each New Year is designated to a different Zodiac Sign.

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6. The Chinese Zodiac Sign are an ancient way of dating years in a 12-year cycle.

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7. The 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac are (in order) Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

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8. This year’s Chinese New Year celebration, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. Specifically, the Year of the Water Rabbit.

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9.Chinese New Year is a 16 day event starting on Chinese New Year’s Eve (Jan. 21) and ending with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 5.

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