People around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year.
In China and elsewhere, 2018 is Year of the Dog.
Did you know:
- Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival
- There is no set date for Chinese New Year
- The Spring Festival causes the largest human migration in the world
- Children receive lucky money in red envelopes
- Chinese New Year desserts have special meanings
- The Chinese decorate everything red for Chinese New Year
- You grow 1 year older on the Spring Festival
- Depending on the region, there are different ways to wish someone a Happy New Year
- Chinese New Year ends with the Lantern Festival