chinese new year in 2011：
What is your planning in chinese new year in 2011, my chinese new year wishes in chinese new year 2011 is to have deep understanding in chinese culture, and take it into daily life to culture my lifestyle and body! According to Chinese traditional calendar, Chinese New Year 2011 is year of the rabbit. It is the Xin-Mao year. Xin (Metal) is the eighth of the ten celestial stems and Mao (Rabbit) is the fourth of the twelve terrestrial branches and marks the year of the Rabbit or Hare.The Chinese calendar is a combined solar/lunar calendar and is somewhat similar to the Chinese calendar.
chinese new year 2011 date:
chinese new year 2011 will come in 2011 Feb 3rd.
The Chinese Calendar unlike western calendars, the Chinese calendar has names that are repeated every 60 years. Within the 'Stem-Branch' system is shorter cycle of 12 years denoted by animals and 2011 is the year of the Rabbit. Actually, this is the Xīn-măo 辛卯 year. Xīn (Metal) is the eighth of the ten celestial stems and Mao (Rabbit) is the fourth of the twelve terrestrial branches and marks the year of the Rabbit or Hare.
Rat Ox Tiger Rabbit Dragon Snake Horse Sheep Monkey Rooster Dog Pig Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade. The Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements. The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days. In order to "catch up" with the solar calendar the Chinese insert an extra month once every few years (seven years out of a 19-yearcycle). This is the same as adding an extra day on leap year. This is why, according to the solar calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are celebrated as a family affair, a time of reunion and thanksgiving. The celebration was traditionally highlighted with a religious ceremony given in honor of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the household and the family ancestors. The sacrifice to the ancestors, the most vital of all the rituals, united the living members with those who had passed away. Departed relatives are remembered with great respect because they were responsible for laying the foundations for the fortune and glory of the family.
chinese new year in 2011 celebration:
he much awaited spring festival is the most important traditional festival in China. In 2011, the New Year begins on February 3rd and ends on the 9th. It is declared public holiday for most of the Chinese cities. People plan family gatherings, holidays and vacation trips to visit their loved ones during this time.Spring festival is officially declared holiday in Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and Singapore. Where as, in Hong Kong and Macau only first three are holidays for the people. In mainland China, people enjoy seven days off for the New Year preparations and celebrations.
There are various events organized by the local people to welcome 2011. Dragon dance, lion performances and musical bands are the popular events that would take place on 2011 new year Chinese celebrations.
Traditions of Chinese New Year 2011
House cleaning is done by all the members of the family. This is one of the very old customs which is believed to bring luck and wealth to home.
People visit their loved ones and family gatherings are arranged to enjoy the reunion dinner.
Adults gift red envelopes with money in it to the younger ones in the family.
Decorations are done with lanterns and bamboo shoots to welcome the good luck, health and longevity.
2011 chinese new year,hopes very thing and every body healthy and wealthy!
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