The Chinese New Year, which after 1911 literally translated as the Spring Festival (Chinese trad. 春節, ex. 春节, pinyin Chūnjié, Pall. Chunjie), has long been the main and longest holiday in China and other countries of East Asia. The traditional New Year is timed to coincide with the winter new moon at the end of the full lunar cycle that took place after the winter solstice (that is, on the second new moon after December 21). In the Gregorian calendar, this corresponds to one of the days between January 21st and February 21st.
The first day of the New Year begins with the launch of fireworks and firecrackers, as well as the burning of incense. Fireworks should scare away evil spirits and attract a spirit of peace and happiness to the family. At the end of the day, the family welcomes the deities' return home after their visit to the spirit world, where they “gave an account” of the past year and then pays tribute to their ancestors.
According to the Chinese, on this first spring day, nature awakens, the earth and the sprouts of life kept by it come to life. According to the Shangshu story (舜 典: 2), the first day of the New Year was the day on which Shun 舜 (the exemplary sovereign of antiquity) ascended the throne. Yu, who received the throne from him, followed this calendar precedent.
Chinese New Year is the longest and most important holiday in the Chinese lunisolar calendar. The origin of this holiday dates back to ancient times; in its current form, it reflects respect for the myths, beliefs and traditions that have survived in Chinese society. Each year it is designated by one of the 12 zodiac animals and a color according to the "Five Elements" system ("U-sin").
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