Year of the Ox
Chinese New Year 2021
Festivities
21 Things You Didn't Know About Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world, and is the most important holiday in China.
8 Days
Feb 4th–11th
Little Year
Preparations for the new year begin on February 4th, 2021, and last until New Years Eve.
11 Days
Feb 12th–Feb 22nd
Spring Festival
Chinese New Year officially begins on February 12th, 2021, and ends on February 22nd.
4 Days
Feb 23rd–26th
Lantern Festival
Preparations begin the 23rd, and the Lantern Festival is held on February 26th.
Ancient Myths, Modern Customs
Traditions
Chinese New Year Taboos to Avoid
Make sure your new year is filled with good fortune by avoiding these 10 new year taboos!
Traditions
What to Wear on Chinese New Year
Not sure what to wear? Learn about historical and contemporary outfits for the Chinese New Year.
Traditions
Top 10 Chinese New Year Myths
From the terrible monster Nian, to gods and superstitions, discover the origins of the Spring Festival.
Traditions
Ganbei! What to Drink and How to Toast
What to Eat During Chinese New Year
Traditions
Chinese New Year Dishes
Traditions
Chinese New Year Desserts
Traditions
Chinese New Year Snacks
Gifts, Decor, and So Much More
Festivities
Red Pockets: How Much to Give?
Red pockets, or 红包 (hóng bāo), are small red envelopes filled with lucky money and given to children.
Festivities
Chinese New Year Gala (CCTV)
Shown once a year on new year's eve, CCTV's Gala is the signature variety show of the Spring Festival.
Festivities
Best Chinese New Year Decorations
Discover the bright and colorful Spring Festival decorations, their origins, meanings and more.
