2023 Chinese New Year Template

Similarly called Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year is an annual 15-day festival celebrated in China and Chinese communities around the world starting with the new moon, which within Western calendars usually occurs between January 21 and February 20. The festival lasts until the full moon of the following month.

How to celebrate Chinese New Year 2023?

Celebrate Chinese New Year with these customs and rituals:

• Spend time with friends and family.
• Display pictures of the Door Gods.
• Brighten up your day by adding some color.
• Give your loved ones a piece of the wealth.
• Take in a traditional dance or fireworks display.
• Get rid of last year's clutter and splurge on stylish clothes.
• Enjoy festive treats.

According to the Chinese Zodiac, which is a cycle of 12 different animals, the Chinese year beginning in 2023 is the year of the Rabbit (in Chinese: 兔子 and more specifically: Water Rabbit year.  

Here is an overview for all the animal signs in the Chinese zodiac:

 Year        Chinese New Year Date          Chinese Zodiac Sign

• 2022 - February 1 (Tuesday)           Tiger
• 2023 - January 22 (Sunday)         Rabbit
• 2024 - February 10 (Saturday)        Dragon
• 2025 - January 29 (Wednesday)     Snake
• 2026 - February 17 (Tuesday)         Horse
• 2027 - February 6 (Saturday)         Goat
• 2028 - January 26 (Wednesday) Monkey
• 2029 - February13 (Tuesday)         Rooster
• 2030 - February 3 (Sunday)         Dog
• 2031 - January 23 (Thursday)         Pig
• 2032 - February 11 (Wednesday) Rat
• 2033 - January 31 (Monday)         Ox 

The Most Important Dates of Chinese New Year

• Chinese New Year's Eve: the day of family reunions;
• Chinese calendar: 除夕 Chúxī /choo-sshee or 'getting-rid-of evening';
• Chinese New Year's Day: the day of (close) family visits and New Year greetings;
• Chinese calendar: 初一 Chūyī or choo-ee or 'first 1'

What is not allowed during Chinese New Year?

As the new lunar year begins, There is no need to wash clothes or hair or take a bath. During the first and second days of the lunar year, the Water God, celebrates his birthday, so you should not use water to show respect. There is no need to sweep the floor or take out the trash. By doing so, you are taking your fortune with you.

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