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Chinese New Year 2025: Often referred to as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, Chinese New Year is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in China. Falling on different dates each year according to the lunar calendar, it typically occurs between January 21 and February 20. This holiday marks a time of renewal, hope and togetherness and is celebrated with family reunions, feasts, vibrant performances and symbolic rituals.  Chinese New Year not only honours the country’s cultural heritage and traditions but also offers a moment to reflect on the past year and embrace new beginnings.

This year, Chinese New Year will begin on January 29 and the celebrations will go on for 15 days.

Chinese New Year 2025 Significance

Chinese New Year has deep cultural and spiritual roots, extending far beyond a mere celebration of the new year. It is a time to reflect on the past, honour ancestors, and seek blessings for the year ahead. The origins of the festival are tied to ancient practices of warding off evil spirits, ensuring a fresh start for the new year. 

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Chinese New Year 2025 

A popular legend involves Nian, a monster that terrorises villages during the New Year. To scare Nian away, people used loud noises, bright lights, and the colour red which has since become a key element of the celebration, symbolising luck and protection from evil spirits.

Chinese New Year 2025 Animal

Each Chinese New Year is associated with one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac which follows a 12-year cycle. For 2025, the Snake will take centre stage. In Chinese astrology, those born in the year of the Snake are believed to possess traits such as intelligence, intuition and charm, although they can also be secretive and cautious. 

The Snake is often associated with wisdom, beauty and grace, making 2025 a year marked by transformation, growth and introspection. People born under the Snake sign are seen as natural leaders, excelling in strategic thinking and creativity.

Chinese New Year 2025 Customs

On Chinese New Year, families clean their homes to rid them of bad luck and make space for good fortune. Homes are then decorated with red lanterns, banners and couplets bearing auspicious messages to invite prosperity and ward off evil spirits.

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Chinese New Year 2025 

One of the most beloved customs is the giving of hongbao or red envelopes filled with money, especially to children and unmarried adults. The money is meant to symbolise good fortune and prosperity. The amount is typically an even number as odd numbers are traditionally associated with funerals.

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