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Happy Lunar New Year! On February 1, 2022, the new moon marks the beginning of Lunar New Year, a holiday celebrated with a cornucopia of color, dance, friends and family, food, and of course \u2013 festive Lunar New Year greetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Often referred to in Western cultures as \u201cChinese New Year,\u201d this year ushers in the Year of the Tiger. Lunar New Year isn\u2019t constrained to just one day. On the contrary, the celebrations last almost two weeks, culminating with the Lantern Festival on February 15th.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Widely celebrated across the world, Lunar New Year has a rich symbolism and numerous ancient legends associated with it. But if you\u2019re new to celebrating Chinese New Year, you might have many questions: What colors should you use in a greeting card? What are common Lunar New Year greetings? What\u2019s the meaning behind the red lanterns, Chinese zodiac, and animals associated with each year? Most importantly, how do you celebrate with your family and friends? We\u2019ve compiled all of the answers for you here.<\/span><\/p>\n

After reading this, you’ll be able to celebrate a happy new year with traditional <\/span>Lunar New Year greetings. You’ll also<\/span> learn how to create your own <\/span>Chinese New Year greeting cards<\/span>, flyers, backgrounds, and social media posts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Lunar New Year?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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If you know a thing or two about ancient cultural holidays, you probably know that many were closely linked to natural occurrences like the changing of seasons. For example, many western societies follow a Gregorian or solar calendar that is based on a single rotation of the Earth around the Sun. However, there are also lunar calendars that are based on the phases of the moon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lunar New Year, which originated in China around 3,500 years ago, is usually celebrated on the second new moon after the Winter Solstice, sometime between late January and the middle of February. The exact date changes every year since it\u2019s based on the lunar cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every Lunar New Year is named after one of 12 animals that make up the Chinese zodiac. According to ancient legend, an Emperor held a race for these 12 animals. First came the rat, then the ox, followed by the tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and finally, the pig. According to Chinese astrology, if the year ends with 0 or 1, it\u2019s the year of Metal, if with 2 or 3 it\u2019s the year of Water. A Year ending in 4 or 5 indicates the year of Wood, 6 or 7 is the year of Fire, and 8 or 9 is the year of Earth. Each year also has associated lucky traits, numbers, colors, and even directions. Put this all together and you can see that Lunar New Year in 2022 is the celebration of the Water Tiger.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Celebrates Lunar New Year?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Lunar New Year is celebrated in several Asian countries, each with its own traditions. This includes China, Singapore, North and South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. It\u2019s also celebrated in cities with a significant Chinese population, such as London, New York, San Francisco, and Vancouver.<\/span><\/p>\n

While there are some differences in how Lunar New Year is celebrated across the world, some common ways include lighting firecrackers, gifting small sums of money in red envelopes, and coming together for family dinner with traditional dishes. It also includes getting rid of clutter and cleaning the house before the New Year; watching street performances with acrobats, dragon and lion dancers; and lighting red lanterns that symbolize wealth, hope, and a bright future.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Traditional Chinese Greetings for Lunar New Year<\/span><\/h2>\n

One the easiest ways to celebrate a holiday is by sharing typical greetings with friends, family, and coworkers. Whether it\u2019s written out on a greeting card<\/a>, printed on a flyer, shared on social media, or said in person, it\u2019s a fun way to share the joy of the season. <\/span><\/p>\n

Check out these traditional <\/span>Lunar New Year greetings <\/span>in Chinese and their English translations. Remember to add \u795d\u60a8 (\u201cZhu n\u00edn\u201d), which means \u201cWish you,\u201d for a more formal greeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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