{"id":17615,"date":"2025-01-28T12:08:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T17:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/library\/?p=17615"},"modified":"2025-01-28T12:08:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T17:08:29","slug":"happy-chinese-new-year-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/library\/2025\/01\/28\/happy-chinese-new-year-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Chinese New Year 2025!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many have heard of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year. Some know about the Chinese Zodiac associated with it, but few Americans are familiar with its traditions, stories, and<\/em> fifteen-day<\/strong> celebration. In this blog post, we will dive into the holiday known as Chinese New Year\u2014discussing its myths and origins, the Chinese Zodiac, traditional dances, and how modern-day China celebrates this highly anticipated holiday.<\/p>\n

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When is Chinese New Year? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The festival itself starts on a different date each year.<\/p>\n

It begins in January or February, because the date is determined by the lunar calendar and the appearance of the first new moon closest to the beginning of spring. The lunar cycle repeats every 12 years, with one animal representing each year, which is why there are 12 animals in total. Each animal symbolizes different qualities for the new year. This year, 2025<\/strong>, is the Year of the Snake, which is distinct from another Chinese Zodiac animal, the Dragon.<\/p>\n

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The Chinese Zodiac<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to The Asian Animal Zodiac<\/em> by Ruth Q. Sun and Norma Sun:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe dragon symbolizes the positive, benevolent, constructive forces of the universe; the snake, those which are negative, malevolent, and destructive.\u201d<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t let that discourage you\u2014there are many different interpretations of the snake and what it means for the new year. People who are born in the Year of the Snake are considered to be wise, profound, and compassionate, among other traits. It is said that if your animal year matches the current one in rotation, you will have a thriving and prosperous new year.<\/p>\n

In total, there are 12 animals in the zodiac:<\/p>\n

the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Hare, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Ram (or Goat), the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, and the Boar. The order of all the animals is said to have been decided by a great race the Jade Emperor announced. According to Jen Sookfong Lee (2017):<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first was the clever Rat, followed by eleven other animals, each with their own strengths and weaknesses that contributed to how quickly or slowly they completed the race.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Origins and Myths<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another Chinese myth based on the New Year\u2014and possibly the most popular\u2014is Nian<\/em>, the Chinese New Year Dragon. There are many different iterations and re-tellings of how the New Year was created in Chinese culture, but most books and stories revolve around this concept.<\/p>\n

Originally, in the myth, the start of the new year was not viewed as a big celebration but rather as a time of fear and stress.<\/p>\n

This was because of Nian, a great beast that would come down from the mountains or out of the sea when winter was over and spring began. Nian also means \u201cyear\u201d in Chinese, so both the myth and the start of the New Year go hand-in-hand. In the myth, he would terrorize the village by eating crops, livestock, and even people. This continued until a wise old man told the villagers that Nian was afraid of the color red, loud noises, and bright lights or fire. The villagers painted doorways red, hung up red lanterns, and lit fireworks and firecrackers to scare him away. They succeeded, and he never returned. Today, many attribute the modern-day \u201clion dances\u201d to helping drive away Nian\u2014or, more generally, to ward off evil spirits and ghosts.<\/p>\n

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Lion Dances <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Lion dances are a major staple of Chinese New Year and one of the most recognizable events in the 15-day celebration. They are a form of traditional dance not only in China but also in other Asian countries. Lion dances have evolved over the decades, stemming from various periods in Chinese dynastic history, and there are two distinct styles: civilian and martial. Most people are familiar with the civilian style. According to Song, Li (Lantern Festival):<\/p>\n

\u201cThe civilian lion dance emphasizes the agility and docility of lions by mimicking some movements like trembling and rolling; the martial lion dance shows the ferocity and power of the lion in galloping, falling, and tumbling.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Family Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Furthermore, before the festival begins, extensive traveling is done so people can see their families\u2014by train, plane, car, or even motorized scooters. Millions travel from far and wide, with the ultimate goal of being with their loved ones. Once they arrive, much work remains to be done, such as hanging decorations, spring cleaning, getting haircuts, and of course, preparing large feasts.<\/p>\n

On the eve of Chinese New Year, families gather to prepare dumplings. A lot of work goes into making these dumplings, as they are all made by hand and must have the correct ratio of flour to water to hold the meat properly. The filling can be any preferred meat, though it is often pork mixed with various vegetables and seasonings. Traditionally, people wait until the clock strikes midnight to indulge in the feast. According to Junru, Liu:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Chinese word for dumplings, jiaozi<\/em>, has the same meaning of bidding farewell to the past and welcoming in the new.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chinese New Year is not only one of the largest events celebrated around the world but also one of the most fascinating. Here are some books, eBooks, and videos that elaborate on the topics discussed above. High Point University Libraries wishes you and your loved ones a happy and prosperous 2025 Chinese New Year!<\/p>\n

Interested in learning more about Chinese New Year and any of the topics above?<\/p>\n

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Adult Books:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Chinese New Year : a celebration for everyone<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Chinese<\/a><\/p>\n

“Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series, Chinese New Year is illustrated with color photographs throughout. Readers will learn how a simple gathering of family and friends grew into a weeklong, worldwide festival.”– Provided by publisher.<\/p>\n

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Chinese foods : adventures in the world of cooking and dining<\/a><\/p>\n

\"chinesefoods2\"<\/a><\/p>\n

“When it comes to food, the Chinese have a common saying, ‘The masses regard food as their heaven,’ which means that food is people’s primal want. It should clearly justify the importance that ‘eating’ holds in Chinese people’s lives. Those who promote food culture often use the words of the Chinese philosopher Confucius, ‘diet and lovemaking, all primal needs of every human being.’ There’s probably not another place in this world that has as great a variety of delicious fare as China. The Chinese, who see eating as a fortune and life as an art, not only created various kinds of regional food styles in its own vast lands, but have also spread Chinese food culture far across the sea. Today, in this world where even the farthest corners can seem as close as one’s back yard, Chinese food can be enjoyed in each and every metropolitan throughout the world.”–Publisher’s description.<\/p>\n

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The asian animal zodiac<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

In much the same way that Westerners analyze their personalities and predict their futures by studying the positions of the stars under which they were born, Asians use the ancient animal zodiac to explain individual personalities and predict their futures. According to legend, the twelve years in the Asian animal cycles were named for the twelve animals who visited Buddha on his deathbed: the rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, cock, dog, and boar. This informative and delightful book examines each animal of the zodiacal cycle and describes its history, its virtues and fl.<\/p>\n

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The classic of mountains and seas<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

“This major source of Chinese mythology (third century B.C. to second century A.D.) brings together a treasure trove of rare data and colourful fiction about the mythical figures, rituals, medicine, natural history and ethnic peoples of the ancient world.” “The Classic narrates episodes of 204 mythical figures, notably the gods Foremost, Fond Care and Yellow, and goddesses like the fearsome Queen Mother of the West and the doomed Girl Lovely, the nurturing solar and lunar goddesses, and many others unknown outside this text.” “For this new edition, Anne Birrell brings the text to life by using English equivalents for all the many names. She provides an Introduction and Notes which expertly combine traditional commentaries with insights from comparative mythology.”–Jacket.<\/p>\n

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The Lantern Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

‘The Lantern Festival’ is the first full moon of the first lunar month in China. This book introduces the origin, development, dissemination, and traditions of ‘The Lantern Festival, ‘ along with the techniques for producing actual lanterns. It shows the ultimate beauty of this ancient Chinese decorative art. Lanterns symbolize the raising of hope, like the sunrise, and colorful lanterns, with a background of the full moon at night, represent peace, tranquility, and harmony. Thus, ‘The Lantern Festival’ is an irreplaceable part of Chinese festivals. Written as an English-Chinese bilingual text.<\/p>\n

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Books for younger audiences:<\/h4>\n

Chinese New Year<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Chinese<\/a><\/p>\n

Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated.<\/p>\n

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Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Nian<\/a><\/p>\n

A young girl takes action when a dragon threatens her village in this retelling of the Nian legend, which explains why the Chinese New Year is celebrated for fifteen days.<\/p>\n

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Videos:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Chinese New Year. Episode 1, Migration<\/a><\/p>\n

Chinese New Year. Episode 2, Reunion<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Chinese New Year. Episode 3, Celebration<\/a><\/p>\n

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-Blog post by Christina Cavanaugh, Edited by Gerald Ward<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bibliography:<\/h4>\n

Birrell, Anne. The Classic of Mountains and Seas<\/em>. London, New York, N.Y.: Penguin Putnam, 1999.<\/p>\n

Dunn, Daisy Newton, Finn Aberdein, and Yang Jian. Chinese New Year: The Biggest Celebration on Earth<\/em>. BBC Worldwide, 2016. https:\/\/video.alexanderstreet.com\/watch\/migration\/details<\/p>\n

Junru, Liu. “Foods and Festivals.” In Chinese foods<\/em>. Translated by William w Wang. Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004.<\/p>\n

Humble, Kate, Ant Anstead, Sijing Lu, Dave Myers, Simon King, Lion Television Ltd, and BBC Worldwide Ltd. 2016. Chinese New Year. Episode 2, Reunion<\/em>. Directed by Bill Locke. London, England: BBC Worldwide. https:\/\/www.aspresolver.com\/aspresolver.asp?MARC;4034910.<\/p>\n

Lee, Jen Sookfong. Chinese New Year : A Celebration for Everyone<\/em>. Victoria, British Columbia: Orca Book Publishers, 2017. http:\/\/www.myilibrary.com?id=1015836.<\/p>\n

Loh-Hagan, Virginia, and Timothy Banks. 2019. Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon. Ann Arbor: Sleeping Bear Press.<\/em> https:\/\/www.overdrive.com\/search?q=4C350A2F-46A6-4DC7-9198-4F2976B6991A.<\/p>\n

Song, Li. “Chapter Three Customs of the Lantern Festival .” In The Lantern Festival<\/em>, 81\u201382. International Specialized Book Services, 2015. https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/highpoint-ebooks\/detail.action?docID=1977479<\/p>\n

Sun, Ruth Q., and Norma Sun.\u00a0“The Snake.” Chapter. In The Asian Animal Zodiac<\/em>, 107\u201319. Tuttle Publishing, 1996. http:\/\/www.myilibrary.com?id=363074.<\/p>\n

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