Today - New Year according to lunar calendar

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New Year according to lunar calendar


23 January (date to 2012)
New Year - the longest and most important festival in the Chinese calendar (lunar). Festivals and Celebrations, dedicated to this celebration lasts 15 days.

Often the New Year by the lunar calendar is called "Chinese" because of its celebration has spread across Asia, and eventually the world, namely from the Middle Kingdom.

Moreover, in most countries celebrating this holiday, "Chinese" New Year is a national holiday and a joyous event for all nationalities and faiths.

New Year's Eve - New Year's tradition of home. And on the table should be as much as possible food. According to tradition, a festive night at the table there are the spirits of ancestors who are full participants in the celebration.

All the days taken to visit the congratulations of relatives and friends. Also during this period are held traditional mass celebrations - costumed dances and fancy street processions.

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Well, once again, all with a holiday! >
Now, finally arrived in 2012!
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