Embracing the Year of the Dragon, and the Chinese Zodiac

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Celebrations and Traditions

The Gregorian calendar marked January 1 as the new year in 1912, but the Lunar New Year continues to hold sway as a cultural touchstone.

Cities across the globe erupt into joyous revelry, punctuated by parades, festivals, and the resplendent cascade of fireworks. 

These traditions span centuries. The Lunar New Year traces its roots to China’s agricultural cycle, offering farmers a Spring Festival as a season to celebrate the harvest. And it beckons families together to celebrate each other.

This festival includes a variety of customs. The exchange of hóngbāo, or red envelopes is supposed to spread good fortune. And covering windows with intricate paper cuttings, invokes luck for the journey ahead.