Chinese New Year


This is the most important of traditional Chinese holidays.

Date Details: Corresponds to the New Moon in Aquarius, which can fall from late January to mid-February

General Practices: Families gather together to spend the evening preparing boiled dumplings and festive meals and giving of money to children in red envelopes.

Recommended Accommodation

Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events, and activities on this date. Many Chinese employees will probably request this day off.

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Religion(s)

Buddhist Confucian