Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year this year is on 29 Jan. Are you ready for it?

Chinese calendar has been in continuous use for centuries, which predates the International Calendar (based on the Gregorian Calendar) we use at the present day which goes back only some 425 years.

Chinese New Year 2007

2007 is Year of Pig.

16 February, 2007 is the first day of the Chinese new year.

2006 is Year of Dog.

January 29, 2006 is the first day of the Chinese new year.

Chinese New Year infomation

Chinese New Year
In-depth explanation of the 15-day Chinese New Year celebration. Includes explanation of feasts, descriptions of traditional foods and decorations, and list of taboos and superstitions.
Chinese New Year
A brief look at the holiday's origins and the traditions observed today.
Chinese New Year
Explores the holiday's origin, its significance, and the way in which it is observed.
Chinese New Year - China the Beautiful
A look at the Chinese calendar, along with answers to common questions.
PrimaryGames.com: Chinese New Year
Games, coloring pages, stationery, musical postcards, and zodiac bookmarks.
FamilyCulture.com: Chinese New Year
Explains what the holiday is about and how it is observed.
DLTK-Kids.com: Chinese New Year
Includes printable crafts, e-cards and some information about the Chinese Zodiac.
Celebrate Holidays In The U.S.A.: Chinese New Year
Tells how the new year is observed in America's Chinatowns.
The Chinese Calendar
Explains what the lunar calendar is, how it began, and how festival dates are determined.
Chinese New Year in Taiwan
Learn how the festival is celebrated in Taiwan.
Kids Domain: Chinese New Year at
Crafts, stories and links for the big day.
Chinese New Year
Students at an Oregon school tell how their families celebrate this day.
New Year's Eve and Chinese New Year
Tells how people in Taiwan prepare to bid farewell to the old year and welcome a new one.

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