It's been a little more than a month since we all celebrated the long-awaited New Year holidays with a bang and unanimously named the new year, which came to replace the old, year of the cute funny animal - the Monkey. However, it should be remembered that according to the Eastern calendar, the Chinese New Year 2016 begins not on January 1, but about a month later. What date is celebrated on this landmark date and when the Eastern New Year ends, and what congratulations in verse and prose you can please this holiday of relatives and friends, find out in this article.
When the Chinese New Year 2016 begins
So, on the night of February 7 to February 8, according to the Chinese (Eastern) calendar, the year of the Red Fiery Monkey takes effect. It is
February 8 that starts the countdown of the New Year 2016 in the eastern direction. The element of the present Monkey is fiery, energetic, because the red color symbolizes passion, flame and immense vitality. Knowledgeable people advise in this year not to build global serious plans. In any case, do not rely heavily on them, as a cunning and playful monkey can easily change everything in your way!
One often hears the question of why there is no fixed date for the Chinese New Year 2016. The explanation is very simple: the whole thing is in the first new moon of the coming year - that's what determines the date. No wonder this holiday is also called the Lunar Chinese New Year. Inhabitants of the Celestial Empire traditionally celebrate their "own" New Year for the whole month (!), Starting this year from the first of February. At this time, every Chinese person tries to pay more attention to his family and close people, especially older relatives: parents, grandfathers and great-grandfathers. The first two holidays (1-2 February) are called the Small New Year. On the eve of this long-awaited event, the Chinese are cleaning the house and hanging colorful garlands. According to ancient beliefs, on February 1 and 2, all the Chinese families are looked after by the god of the home of Tsz-o-van.
It is noteworthy that the celebration of New Year's Eve in China is about the same as with us: the Chinese try not to sleep and spend time on the street, blowing up firecrackers and colorful fireworks. According to the eastern signs, on the eve of the Chinese New Year 2016 it is not recommended to go to the hairdresser, and also to buy any new shoes - otherwise, a person can get serious trouble throughout the year. The time of the Fiery Monkey ends next year on January 28 - it is on this day that the Chinese New Year 2016 ends and the Rooster will come to replace the Monkey.
Chinese New Year 2016: congratulations
Below you will find a selection of the best greetings with this unforgettable Eastern holiday.
Congratulations on the Chinese New Year 2016 in verse
Surprise your family and friends with beautiful sincere congratulations on the Chinese New Year 2016 in poetic form.
Congratulations on the Chinese New Year 2016 in prose
Said from the bottom of the heart to their beloved and close people, congratulations on the Chinese New Year 2016 will certainly please them. Below are the best congratulatory words:
Happy New Year! Chinese symbols are illuminated the coming year. Let this talisman bring us strength, luck, courage, steadfastness, joy, sincerity, love, care and support. I wish happiness in the family, personal life, work. Let our dreams come true and everything turns out for what would not come! And the Asian guardian will help us in this. Let the Chinese New Year 2016 give you a sea of positive emotions and a great mood every day!