Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Chinese New Year

 













  • Significance: It is the most important holiday in China and in many Asian communities worldwide, focusing on family, honouring ancestors, and ushering in good fortune.
  • Date Variance: The date is determined by the lunisolar calendar, usually the second new moon after the winter solstice.
  • Celebration Length: While the public holiday lasts 7 days in China, traditional celebrations span 15 days, concluding with the Lantern Festival.

  • Traditions:
    • Reunion Dinner: Held on New Year’s Eve, considered the most crucial family gathering.
    • Red Envelopes (Hongbao): Cash gifts given to children and elders for luck.
    • Foods: Fish (for abundance), dumplings (for wealth), and rice cakes (for success) are staples.
    • Decorations: Red lanterns, paper-cuttings, and,  red couplets are placed on doors to represent luck and prosperity.
    • Performances: Lion and dragon dances are common for driving away bad luck.




    • The 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals

    The 12 Chinese zodiac animals are listed below in their respective ranks:

    1. Rat
    2. Ox
    3. Tiger
    4. Rabbit
    5. Dragon
    6. Snake
    7. Horse
    8. Goat
    9. Monkey
    10. Rooster
    11. Dog
    12. Pig

    GregorianDateAnimalDay of the week
    202617 FebHorseTuesday
    20276 FebGoatSaturday
    202826 JanMonkeyWednesday
    202913 FebRoosterTuesday
    20303 FebDogSunday
    203123 JanPigThursday
    203211 FebRatWednesday
    203331 JanOxMonday
    203419 FebTigerSunday
    20358 FebRabbitThursday
    203628 JanDragonMonday
    203715 FebSnakeSunday























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