2019 – The Year of the Pig

<p>Like Christmas in Western countries, Chinese New Year is a time to be home with family, chatting, drinking, cooking, and enjoying a hearty meal together.</p><p>When is Chinese New Year?</p><p>Unlike the universal New Year observed on January 1st, Chinese New Year is never on a fixed date. The dates vary according to Chinese lunar calendar, but generally fall&nbsp;on a day between January 21st and February 20th in the Gregorian calendar.</p><p>Why is it called Spring Festival?</p><p>The festival date is in January or February, around the Chinese solar term the 'Beginning of Spring', so it is also named the 'Spring Festival'.</p><p>How to Decorate for Chinese New Year?</p><p>Family Reunion Dinner – New Year's Eve.</p><p>Giving Red Envelopes – Best Wishes through Money.</p><p>Send Greetings and Red Envelopes through Wechat.</p><p>Watching CCTV New Year's Gala – 20:00 to 0:30.</p><p>Setting off Firecrackers at 0:00.</p><p>......</p>