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Chinese New Year or Spring Festival begins on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar and ends on the 15th day. The year began on the second new moon after the winter solstice.
Simple math indicates that the new moon in question can fall on any date from 29 to 55 days after December 21 (approx.) in the Western calendar. (Jan 19 to Feb 14).
So the day of Chinese New Year can be any day of the week in that period, but since it is a festival of several days it doesn't really interfere with plans for a party on the weekend.
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Why is the Chinese New Year in different dates each year?
This is never possible as people around the world celebrate Chinese New Year at the same time, however, it is a different date on every year. Think of it as would you celebrate new year on a different date in America and in Australia?
When do Chinese celebrate the Chinese New Year?
The Chinese New Year (CNY) is determined by Lunar calendar instead of sun calendar.So each year,the date to celebrate is different. To put it simply,the CNY often occurs during Jan-Mar.
What Is The Date Of Chinese New Year In 2011?
February 3
What was the Chinese year in 1999?
If you are referring to the Chinese Zodiac for the year 1999, 1999 is the year of the Rabbit from 16 Feb 1999 onwards. Before this date it is the Year of the Tiger.
What date did Chinese New Year 2000 start on?
Saturday, February 5.
Why is Chinese New Year on a different date ever year?
The Chinese new year is on a different date every year because it is based on the Chinese calendar, known as the lunisolar calendar. Typically date systems are usually based upon the Gregorian calendar.
When is the Chinese New Year on an American calendar?
The United States calander date for the Chinese New Year falls on a different date every year. The Chinese New Year will be on Friday January 31, 2014 next year.
What does the Chinese New Year truly mean?
It is the new year based on the Chinese traditional calendar, like the new year we celebrate on 1st January every year, only on a different date.
Why is the date of the Chinese New Year different each year?
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What date is the Chinese New Year in 2012?
we celebrate it in different days in the years
Why is the Chinese New Year in different dates each year?
This is never possible as people around the world celebrate Chinese New Year at the same time, however, it is a different date on every year. Think of it as would you celebrate new year on a different date in America and in Australia?
Why is Mother's Day a different date every year?
Because of Leap year.
Does Chinese newyear change?
The date according to the Western calendar changes every year, but on the Lunar calendar, Chinese New Year always falls on the first day of the first month.
What month is Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year doesn't fall on the same date every year. It is determined by the lunar cycle and can fall on any day between January 21 and February 20.
When do Chinese celebrate the Chinese New Year?
The Chinese New Year (CNY) is determined by Lunar calendar instead of sun calendar.So each year,the date to celebrate is different. To put it simply,the CNY often occurs during Jan-Mar.
Which people celebrate Chinese New Year?
January or Feb. depending on the year because the Chinese New Year is on a different date each year due to the fact that the Chinese calender follows the moon. 2010 = Feb 14 2011 = Feb 3
Does the Chinese New Year begin on New Year's Day?
No..... Why would anybody ask such a question? Chinese New Year is based on a lunar date which occurs on different dates each year in the months of Jan or Feb
