History of Chinese New Year
追溯历史:名叫“年”的怪兽
ChineseNew Year has a very interesting and unique history. According to theChinese legends, there was a giant beast Nian who used to swallowhumans in a single bite. Relief from the horrifying beast came onlywhen people realized that Nian was scared of red color and loud noises.They started bursting crackersand used red color to scare the beast. Since then, this day was namedas GuNian meaning "Pass over the Nian". Chinese considered the day an auspicious one as it brought new life for them and celebrated it as a New Year。
Chinese New Year Dates
农历新年,年年不同(生肖)
Chinese New Year falls on a different date every year. Chinese calendar is a combination of solar and lunar calendar. Chinese New Year falls on second new moon after the winter solstice(冬至). Chinese calendar has a 12 year cycle and each year is named afte ranimal. Chinese believe that every person resembles an animal and this reflects their traits. Year 2006 was the Year of the Dog. People born on this date are said to be very loyal and trustworthy。
Chinese New Year Celebrations
新年找乐,日日不同
Lot of excitement can be seen in the last 15 days of New Year celebrations. Every day has a special importance to it. Chinese ritualize and celebrate each day in a customary manner. Given below are the line wise celebrations of the New Year in China:
年初一:祭拜天地
Day1: People began their day by offering prayers and welcome the gods ofheaven and earth. Most of the people stay away from meat to ensurehealthy living。年初二:狗狗过生日
Day 2:Successively, prayers are offer to their ancestors and other gods.Chinese are strict care-taker of dogs and feed them well. This is dayis considered to be the birthday of all dogs。
初三初四:走亲访友,媳妇回娘家
Day3 and 4: These are very important days for the families to keep uptheir relations. It calls for every son-in-law to pay respect to theirparents-in-law。
年初五:“破五”祭财神
Day5: According to the traditions, nobody visits friends and relativeshouses as it 4
would bring bad omen. They stay back home to worship theGod of wealth. The day is called Po Woo。
年初六:百无禁忌,出门活动筋骨
Day6: On this day, people freely meet their near and dear ones and evenvisit nearby temples to pray for their well being and high spirits。
年初七:吃面条,祝长寿
Day 7: This is Chinese farmers' day. They display their backbreaking
produce. They also prepare a drink from seven different types ofvegetables. On this day, everybody eats noodles which is a symbol oflong life and fish representing success。
年初八:凌晨拜天公
Day8: It's an other day to be celebrated with the family and friends. Theyalso offer midnight prayers to Tian Gong, the God of Heaven。
年初九:玉皇大帝登场
Day 9: Prayers are offered to Jade Emperor。
初十、十一、十二、十三:大吃大喝,最后记得回归清淡
Days 10 to 13: From 10 to 12, people celebrate the days by having sumptuous dinner with the loved ones and the 13th day is left for a very light dinner to cleanse the system。
年十四:准备闹元宵
Day 14: People start preparing for the celebration of Lantern Festival to be held on next day。
年十五:吃元宵看灯火
Day 15: Since it is the first night to see full moon, people hang out colorful lanterns, eat glutinous rice balls and enjoy the day with their family.
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篇二:关于新年的英文句子
ing Festival is the most important festival in China .It’s to celebrate the lunar calendar ‘s new year .In the evening before the Spring Festival ,families get together and have a big meal .In many places people like to set off firecrackers .Dumplings are the most traditional food .Children like the festival very much ,because they can have delicious food and wear new clothes .They can also get some money from their parents. This money is given to children for good luck . People put New Year scrolls on the wall for good fortune .
The Spring Festival lasts about 15 days long .People visit relatives and friends with the words “Have all your wishes ”. People enjoy the Spring Festival ,during this time they can have a good rest .beautiful wish to you and your family --- live a happy life and everything goes well.
A happy New Year to you.
恭贺新年。
Allow me to congratulate you on the arrival of the New Year and to extend to
you all my best wishes for your perfect health and lasting prosperity.
恭贺新禧,祝身体健康、事业发达。
At such a wonderful moment, I send you a gentle and warm care and wish: May every day be brilliant for you!
Best wishes for the holidays and happiness throughout the New Year.
恭贺新禧,万事如意。
Good health, good luck and much happiness throughout the year.
恭祝健康、幸运,新年快乐。
Good luck and great success in the coming New Year.
祝来年好运,并取得更大的成就。
I give you endless brand-new good wishes. Please accept them as a new
remembrance of our lasting friendship.
给你我无尽的新的祝福,让它们成为我们永恒友谊的新的纪念。
I hope you have a most happy and prosperous New Year.
谨祝新年快乐幸福,大吉大利。
I hope you have a most happy and prosperous(大吉大利) New Year.
May everything beautiful and best be condensed into this card. I sincerely
wish you happiness, cheerfulness and success.
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