What is Chinese New Year? The vast Chinese population in the United States celebrates Chinese New Year. It is also known as Lunar New Year and Spring Festival. It is the start of the Chinese lunar calendar's new year, and it falls on the first day of the month, depending upon the new moon's appearance. This new year appears between January 21 and February 20. It is a 15-day event that welcomes Spring and says goodbye to Winter in China.The Chinese calendar is based on the moon phases and is one of the ancient in history, having been in use…
