If you’re in China, have Chinese friends, or visit during the holiday season, you might hear “Chinese New Year” and “Lunar New Year” used interchangeably. For newcomers, this can be puzzling. Essentially, both terms refer to the same holiday but are named differently. They celebrate the start of a new year based on the lunar…
If you are ever in Asia during January or February, you will quickly learn that a significant holiday is taking place, known as the Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year. It can be challenging for many Westerners to understand precisely how vital this new year is for many in the Asian population. The…