Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is celebrated by millions of people around the world. This year, the festival falls on February 1st, marking the beginning of the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac.
During this time, families come together to enjoy traditional foods, exchange red envelopes filled with money for good luck, and watch colorful parades with dragon and lion dances. The festival lasts for 15 days and ends with the Lantern Festival, where people hang lanterns to guide wayward spirits back to the afterlife.
In China, millions of people travel back to their hometowns to celebrate with their families. It is one of the biggest annual migrations in the world, known as the Spring Festival travel rush. The celebrations are not limited to China, as communities around the world also partake in the festivities.
2022 is also the Year of the Tiger, which symbolizes strength, courage, and passion. People born in the Year of the Tiger are said to be brave, competitive, and confident. It is believed that wearing red clothing and decorations can bring good luck and ward off evil spirits during the new year.
Whether you are participating in Lunar New Year celebrations or learning about them, it is a time to embrace tradition, spend time with loved ones, and look forward to the year ahead.
Vocabulary List:
- Festival /ˈfɛstəvəl/ (noun): A celebration or series of events held to mark a particular occasion.
- Tradition /trəˈdɪʃən/ (noun): A long-established custom or belief passed down through generations.
- Symbolizes /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzɪz/ (verb): To be a symbol of; to represent or stand for something.
- Migration /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/ (noun): The seasonal movement of animals or people from one region to another.
- Embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ (verb): To accept or support willingly and enthusiastically.
- Celebrations /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃənz/ (noun): The act of marking a special event with festivities.
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