Lesson 24 of 84 · Cultures of the World
⭐ 30 XP🤝 People CircleLunar New Year Celebrations
Lunar New Year is a special holiday celebrated by many people around the world, especially in Asian countries.
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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. 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
Lunar New Year usually falls between January 21 and February 20.
Red decorations are believed to bring good luck.
Each year is named after an animal, like the Year of the Dragon.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What do families do during Lunar New Year?
Why this still matters
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