The Chinese New Year refers to the Lunar New Year, which falls on the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar every year. According to the information given, the Spring Festival in 2024 will be on Saturday, February 10th.
Customs of Chinese New Year:
1. Posting Spring Festival couplets, door gods, New Year's paintings, lucky charms, crosswords and window decorations is collectively called "posting New Year's red".
2. The New Year's Eve dinner is one of the customs of the New Year's Festival, specifically referring to the family meal on New Year's Eve.
3. New Year's Eve is a time to stay awake on New Year's Eve and wait for the arrival of the New Year.
4. Worshiping the New Year means visiting elders or friends and relatives to wish them a happy New Year.
5. Dragon and Lion Dance, a traditional form of folk art performance.
6. Worshiping God and Ancestors, means to worship ancestors and gods to pray for peace and good luck.
7. Praying for blessings and disasters means praying to the gods to bless oneself and one's family with peace and success.
8. Yushen (游神), refers to the various processions held during the Spring Festival.
9. Boat Racing refers to the various races held during the Spring Festival.