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Lunar New Year
Feb 10
Description: The celebration of the new year on the lunisolar Chinese Calendar.
Traditions or Practices: Celebrations to usher out the old year and bring forth the luck and prosperity of the new one, therefore, often include fire crackers, fireworks, and red clothes and decorations. Young people are given money in colorful red envelopes. In addition, Chinese New Year is a time to feast and visit family members.