Chinese New Year: 3,000 Years of Tradition and Celebration

Dating back over 3,000 years and rooted in the lunar calendar, Chinese New Year is a vibrant celebration steeped in tradition, with legends of the monster Nian being scared away by loud noises, bright lights, and the color red, while modern festivities include dragon dances, family reunions, traditional feasts, and the exchange of red envelopes to symbolize good fortune.