Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a festival that marks the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. It is traditionally celebrated from Chinese New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the year, and is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, influencing similar celebrations in other cultures. The festival is associated with myths and customs, including the tradition of gathering with family for the annual reunion dinner, thoroughly cleaning the house, decorating windows and doors, and giving money in red envelopes.learn more on wikipedia