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Chinese New Year is one of the most outstanding and joyous festive events in the world. During two weeks in January-February all people in China, as well as a great number of overseas Chinese, celebrate the favorite holiday, arranging family dinners, street festivals, carnival processions and fireworks.

The holiday ends on the 15th day of the first lunar month of New Year according the Chinese calander. On the day of the first full moon, and from the ancient time Chinese greet the moon, hanging out a numerous colorful lanterns. This tradition is called the Lantern Festival or the Yuan-Xiao Festival in Chinese, where Yuan is a name of the first lunar month and Xiao means "night".

In honor of the full moon, people wear white clothes this day; they hang lanterns in parks and gardens, on pathways to houses, on streets and markets. Chinese believe that the charming light of lanterns helps to open a way to prosperity and happiness.

There are some nice ancient Chinese traditions that can help you to celebrate the Lantern Festival to your family circle. It will give you a feeling of togetherness with your family and good friends. What is more, joining the great magical energy of the festival, you will be able to appeal to heaven for good fortune, well-being and love.

I know it was long, but !!! :)

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