it's the year of the dragon. here's your guide to the lunar new year.
龙年到了。 农历新年指南如下。 2月**动态激励计划 许多亚洲国家在这个时候庆祝新年，包括越南和韩国 lunar new year, often called the spring festival or chinese new year, is the most important holiday in china and many other asian communities.
许多亚洲国家在这个时候庆祝新年，包括越南和韩国。 农历新年，通常被称为春节或农历新年，是中国和许多其他亚洲国家最重要的节日。
it is an annual 15-day festival that begins with the new moon between jan. 21 and feb. 20 in western calendars. the festival lasts until the following full moon. the holiday began as a time for feasting and to honor household and he**enly deities, as well as ancestors.
一年一度的农历新年从西历1月21日至2月20日的新月开始，持续15天。 这个节日一直持续到下一个满月。 最初，这个节日是祭祀家庭神灵、神灵和祖先的盛宴和祭祀。
农历新年庆祝活动持续多长时间？
chinese new year in 2024 falls on feb. 10 and ends with the lantern festival on feb. 24. celebrations last up to 16 days; the chinese public holiday lasts from feb. 10 to feb. 17.
2024年春节从2月10日开始，到2月24日结束。 庆祝活动持续长达 16 天; 中国公共假期从2月10日持续到2月17日。
什么是十二生肖？
中国十二生肖，或生肖（生肖），是基于农历的动物星座及其属性的重复 12 年周期
十二生肖，又称："黄道带"它以农历为基础，以 12 年为周期，并重复动物标志及其属性。
the lunar new year marks the transition from one animal to another. the year of the rabbit, which began jan. 22, 2023, ends on feb. 9. feb. 10 begins the year of the dragon. the year of the dragon last came in 2012.
农历新年标志着从一种动物到另一种动物的过渡。 兔年从 2023 年 1 月 22 日开始，到 2023 年 2 月 9 日结束。 龙年从2月10日开始。 最后一个龙年是在2012年。
农历新年前
in preparation for the lunar new year, houses are thoroughly cleaned to drive away any bad luck from the previous year. it is also advised that you pay off any debts ahead of the new year, in part to close the books at the end of the year and start another year fresh.
为了迎接农历新年，人们会彻底打扫房屋，以驱除今年的厄运。 此外，还建议您在新年前还清所有债务，以便在年底关闭帐户并重新开始新的一年。
some additional traditions preparing for the lunar new year include putting spring festival couplets on doors or windows and buying new clothes.
其他准备农历新年的传统包括在门窗上贴对联和购买新衣服。
农历除夕
on the morning of new year’s eve, people sweep the tombs of their ancestors, then return home. when they finish hanging spring festival couplets and red lanterns, it’s time for the big family reunion dinner. this banquet is believed to be the most important dinner of the year. big families of several generations come together and enjoy delicious and lucky dishes.
在农历除夕的早晨，人们扫荡祖先的坟墓，然后回家。 挂上春联和红灯笼后，就到了一家人吃团圆饭的时候了。 这顿团圆饭被认为是一年中最重要的一餐。 大家庭世代相聚，享受美味吉祥的菜肴。
in china, the foods served at these dinners vary from north to south. northern chinese cuisine tends to h**e dumplings and noodles; southern chinese meals rely he**ily on rice cakes. traditionally, people give out red envelopes with money and light fireworks after dinner.
在中国，团圆饭的菜肴从北到南各不相同。 中国北方的菜肴多为饺子和面条; 在中国南方，年糕是主菜。 传统上，人们在饭后发放红包并燃放烟花。
农历新年传统。
red envelopes
红包
called “hong bao” in mandarin, the small red envelopes containing money are given to children, family members, friends and employees as a symbol of good luck. in chinese culture, red is associated with energy, happiness and good luck.
红包在普通话中是众所周知的"hong bao"这个装有钱的小红包是送给孩子、家人、朋友和员工的，象征着好运。 在中国文化中，红色与活力、幸福和好运有关。
fireworks
烟火
traditionally fireworks are set off to mark the new year and ward off monsters. according to legend, the origin of the practice goes back to a story about a monster called nian, who is believed to h**e been causing great harm to some villages. in response, the villagers are said to h**e set off explosions to scare off the monster. since then, it has become a tradition for chinese new year.
传统上，燃放烟花是为了纪念新年和驱赶怪物。 据传说，这种习俗的起源可以追溯到一个叫做"年"怪物的故事。 据说，为了吓跑怪物，村民们竖起了**。 从那时起，这已成为春节的传统习俗。
wear red, not white or black
穿红色，而不是白色或黑色
*oid the colors black and white because they are often associated with grief and mourning. wear red and try to wear a new outfit on chinese new year's day.
避免黑白，因为它们通常与悲伤和哀悼有关。 穿红色的衣服，尽量在农历新年那天穿新衣服。
festival of lanterns
元宵节
the last day of the new year is known as the festival of lanterns and marks the end of chinese new year celebrations. all types of lanterns are lighted throughout the streets, and poems and riddles are often written for entertainment.
新年的最后一天被称为元宵节，标志着春节庆祝活动的结束。 大街小巷里点满了各式各样的灯笼，人们平时写诗猜灯谜语消遣。
article by jennifer borresen usa today
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