Lunar New Year Celebrations

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Family means something different in every country.

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Lunar New Year is a special holiday celebrated by many people around the world, especially in Asian countries. It marks the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar.

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Families gather to share delicious food, decorate their homes with red lanterns, and enjoy fireworks. People often wear new clothes and give red envelopes filled with money to wish good luck for the year ahead.

Key facts

Remember these

1Lunar New Year usually falls between January 21 and February 20.
2Red decorations are believed to bring good luck.
3Each year is named after an animal, like the Year of the Dragon.

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What do families do during Lunar New Year?

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What color is commonly used for decorations during Lunar New Year?

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