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It's the beginning of the month in the Chinese calendar. Some Buddhist Chinese keep a vegetarian diet on the new moon and full moon each month.

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What new moon do Chinese people celebrate for Chinese New Year?

the new moon is full moon


Chinese New Year starts when the moon is?

Chinese New Year starts with the new moon of the first day of the new year. It then ends 15 days later, with the full moon!


How does the Chinese New Year end?

it ends on the first new moon fallowing the first day of the new Chinese year


Does Chinese New Year starts with a new moon?

Yes, since the Chinese calendar is synchronised with the lunar calendar.


What does the Chinese culture people celebrate?

Chinese new year, moon festival, and lantern festival.


What do you eat during the Chinese New Year?

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What do Chinese people celebrate every year?

Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year, Moon Cake, and Lantern festival.


Is the Chinese year based on the cycles of the moon?

Yes, the Chinese calendar follows the lunar cycles. This is why the start of every Chinese (lunar) month always coincides with a new moon and why the 15th day of each Chinese month always coincides with a full moon.


What do you bring to a Chinese New Year party?

Chinese moon cake or make your own fortune cookies


What is the purpose of Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year is a celebration of the richness of Chinese culture, traditions and customs. It is also the start of the new year in the Chinese calendar, based on the moon.


When does Chinese New Year end?

On the 15th day of the moon cycle


What date is the Chinese New Year this year?

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