Assyrians in Iraq observe AkituAssyrians dressed in traditional clothing marching during the Akitu new year celebration in Dohuk, Iraq, on April (Nisan) 1, 2023. The earliest known record of a New Year festival dates from about 2000bceinMesopotamia, where inBabyloniathe new year (Akitu) began...
The origin and traditions of the Lunar New Year, explainedThe Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in many Asian countries and the Asian diaspora.(more)See all videos for this article Lunar New Year, festival typically celebrated in China and other Asian countries that begins ...
Chinese New Year celebration activities in 2025 will span 15 days, from New Year's Eve on January 28th to the Lantern Festival on February 12th. Each day during this period will have a unique custom.
Chinese New Year Eve's Celebration 9. Setting off FireworksSetting off fireworks used to be an indispensable custom during the Chinese New Year. Chinese people believe that the noise of the fireworks could scare away evil spirits and that the sparks could bring good luck....
As one of the world's oldest shared traditions, the New Year's celebration takes many forms. However, one thing most cultures have in common is to relax after a long and hard year. For many people around the world, celebrating the New Year means staying up all night with friends, drinki...
However, did you know that if you live in a large city, such as San Francisco in the United States or London in England, you may see New Year’s celebrations all year? This is because people have come to these cities from all around the world. They bring their traditions and celebratio...
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Chinese New Year: what you should know about the celebration's traditions, animals and more shutterstock_248577847.jpg Shutterstock. For many people, tomorrow is a day of celebration. Feb. 19 is the Chinese New Year. But, what exactly does that mean?
young adults. They usually contain a few coins or small bills of “lucky money.” This symbolizes a wish for prosperity and plenty in the new year. At the end of the New Year’s celebration period, you’re supposed to spend the lucky money on something sweet (for a sweet new year)....
New Year's Day on January 1 marks the beginning of the New Year in the Gregorian calendar. It is a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, where people mark the day with unique customs and traditions. New Year fireworks behind Big Ben, London. ©iStockphoto.com/extravagantni The best da...