Lunar New Year: What can we expect when we jump into the Year of the Rabbit

This weekend is the Lunar New Year. If you feel the past year was a turbulent roller coaster ride, you will be happy to know that the Year of the Tiger draws to a close. The rabbit, traditionally, is a symbol of hope, peace, and prosperity, perhaps signaling a more peaceful year.

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It is also known as Chinese New Year, Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. This important holiday in Asia is marked by family reunions and feasting, gifts, and gifts.

California has made the festival an official holiday for the first time.

Here are the facts about the worldwide new year holiday that is celebrated by over a billion people.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

• What does the Year of the Rabbit represent?
• Is it also the Year of the Cat
• What is Lunar New Year?
• How do I celebrate the Lunar New Year?
• California is marking the Lunar New Year in a way that

What does the Year of the Rabbit represent?

 Each year is assigned to one of twelve animals by the Chinese zodiac system. Legend says that the rabbit was proud to be fast and looked down upon the slow, plodding ox. However, after he raced with other animals to reach the Jade Emperor’s banquet, the rabbit found the ox and rat ahead of him and gave it fourth place in the Chinese zodiac calendar.

This sign is characterized by quick thinking and empathy. It can be born in 2011, 1999, 1987, or 1975. They are also able to think clearly and enjoy contemplation, according to their zodiac sign. Although they can be discrete in their progress toward their goals, their cautious behavior can lead to them being less trusting. A boy walks toward a cat statue in Hanoi’s Thong Nhat Park on Friday. (Luong Thai Linh/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

Wait, is it also the Year of the Cat?

Yes, although the Year of the Rabbit is celebrated in most East Asian countries, it’s also known as the Year of the Cat in Vietnam.

It is not clear why Vietnam’s traditions differ from those of its neighboring countries. However, cats are more popular than rabbits in Vietnam. Folklore often includes cats in rhymes and folklore. They are often seen as companions for farmers who want to rid their land of rats. To help in the warding off evil spirits and be considered majestic, feline charms and statues of cats are used to celebrate the new year.

Vietnam has a slightly different year of the ox, which is represented by a water buffalo.

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What is the Lunar New Year?

The new year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice. This means that it falls on a different day each year.

Lunar New Year 2019 will be on January 22.

Celebrations can last for several days. The new year period ends with the Lantern Festival. This year, the Lantern Festival will be held on February 5. Children pose for pictures with red lanterns at a shrine Saturday in the Chinatown area of Bangkok. (Jack Taylor/AFP/Getty Images)

What can I do to celebrate the Lunar New Year?

While each family and friend may have its own traditions, there are some common ways to celebrate.

Red envelopes are also known as “hong bao” (in Mandarin) and are filled with crisp bank notes. Elders give them to their children as gifts. Red is a traditional color that signifies good fortune and prosperity. Many people choose to wear it or hang red-and-gold decorations.

Fireworks are also very common. They are believed to repel bad luck and evil spirits. These fireworks are often used to accompany large parades with floats and costumes featuring dragons and lions. People may clean up their homes, trim their hair, or visit temples.

Feasting and food also play an important role in celebrations. Family members often make dumplings together. Sometimes meals can have symbolic meaning. long noodles can signify hope for a long and healthy life. Fish is popular because the Chinese word meaning fish sounds like the surplus word, which grants plenty of food for the coming year.

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You can welcome the year of the rabbit in many ways throughout Washington and the nation. Wish your friends and colleagues a happy New Year by saying “Gong Hei Fat Choy”, in Cantonese, or “Xin Nian Kuai Le”, in Mandarin. Beijing families ring in Lunar New Year1:25

Families gathered in Beijing on January 21 for the Lunar New Year’s Eve dinner, the first time they had done so in two years. (Video: Reuters)

What is California doing to mark the Lunar New Year in California?

California is home to one of the largest Asian American communities in the United States. This year, California will mark the Lunar New Year as an official state holiday.

Gov stated that the Lunar New Year is a celebration of the opportunity to forget the problems of the previous year and welcome prosperity and good fortune in the future. Gavin Newsom (D), last year. “Recognizing this holiday as a state holiday recognizes the cultural and diversity that Asian Americans bring to California,”