1. AnannualChinesefestivalmarking thebeginning of thenew yearaccording to the Chineselunisolar calendar,starting on thefirstday of the firstlunar month andtraditionallyending on thefifteenth day when there is afull moon. It is oftencelebrated byvisitingfamily andfriends, andgivinggifts ofmoney inred envelopes (ang pows orhongbao).

Today is the first day of theChinese New Year in 2026—it is the Year of theHorse.

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