I hope i spelled that right! Happy Chinese New Year to you all


2007 is the Year of the Pig (boar)
It is also known by its former name of Ding Hai.

# What is the Chinese New Year's Day in Year 2007?

February 18, 2007 is the first day of the Chinese new year.

# What is the Chinese New Year's Day in Year 2006?

January 29, 2006 is the first day of the Chinese new year.

There are three ways to name a Chinese year:

1. By an animal (like a mascot).
2007 is known as the Year of the Pig.
There are 12 animal names; so by this system, year names are re-cycled every 12 years. More.

2. By its Formal Name (Stem-Branch).
The new year is the year of DingHai.

In the 'Stem-Branch' system, the years are named in 60-year cycles, and the Name of the Year is repeated every 60 years.
2007 is the 8th year in the current 60-year cycle.

3.Current year is Year 4704 by the Chinese calendar.

[A few Chinese astrological/zodiac websites believe this year should be considered as Year 4705 for zodiac calculations.]

# What's special about the Chinese New Year in 2006?

It was a Leap Year! Unlike the western calendar, where one extra day is added in February, one whole leap month is added in a Chinese Leap Year.

Just think. If you get paid by the month, instead of working an extra day for nothing, you would get an extra month's pay !!!

This time around, the Leap Month comes after the regular 7-th Month. The "Leap Second Month" begins on August 24,2006. Read more about this here And her

Fifteen Days of Celebration

The Year of the Pig officially begins on 18 February 2007 followed by 15 days of traditional celebrations similar to the Twelve Days of Christmas.
Chinese New Year’s Eve – 17 February

Chinese New Year’s Eve is a time for families. Houses are cleaned and swept, clearing out the previous year’s bad luck. Evil spirits are kept away by leaving on all the lights in the house throughout the night and hanging red cloth around the door.

On Chinese New Year’s Eve, temples are filled with visitors praying for luck and happiness in the coming year.
First Day - Chinese New Year’s Day – 18 February

New Year’s Day is a time for people to stay at home and celebrate with their families, eating lucky foods and exchanging lucky red packets.
Second Day - Dog’s Birthday – 19 February

Traditionally, all dogs turn a year older on the second day of the New Year. Take the time to spoil your dog on this day and wish them a happy birthday!
Third and Fourth Days – 20 & 21 February

These days were set aside in the past for Son-In-Laws visit to pay respect to their Parents-In-Law.
Fifth Day – 22 February

People stay at home on the fifth day of the New Year period to welcome the God of Wealth into their homes. Don’t visit friends or family though – it will bring bad luck to everyone.
Sixth to Tenth Days – 23-27 February

These days are set aside for visits to friends and family and to temples to pray for good fortune in the coming year.
Seventh Day – 24 February

In former times, the seventh day of the New Year period was considered the birthday of all people, with long noodles eaten to symbolise a long life.
Ninth Day – 26 February

On this day, offerings are made to the Jade Emperor to ensure a good year to come.
Tenth to Twelfth Days – 27 February to 1 March

Friends and relatives should be invited to dinner for New Year banquets on these days.
Thirteenth Day – 2 March

After all the banqueting of the previous two days, the thirteenth day of the New Year period is set aside to eat a simple rice congee.
Fifteenth Day – 4 March

The final day of the New Year period is the Lantern Festival, with colourful lanterns on display.

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