The Chinese New year celebrates the first day of the First Moon of the lunar calendar. It is a time to turn over a new leaf, and a time for family reunions, and for visiting friends and relatives. This holiday, more than any other Chinese holiday, is about the importance of family ties.

Lots of good information.

Includes links with information on everything from traditional foods and decorations to superstitions about what to do for good luck in the new year.

If you want to know more about the Chinese calendar.

Here are some Chinese folk tales.

Find out about the animal zodiac signs. What year were you born in?

Activities and crafts.