Chinese New Year

Three girls peer over the pew in church in China.

China's new anti-Christmas campaign leaves citizens celebrating in secret

Christmas is approaching but instead of feeling joyful, many in mainland China have expressed frustration over China's ideological campaign against Christmas as a Western festival.

China's new anti-Christmas campaign leaves citizens celebrating in secret
A red envelope is given out during Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Liverpool, England, on February 22, 2015.

LGBT couples turn a Lunar New Year tradition into a plea for acceptance

LGBT couples turn a Lunar New Year tradition into a plea for acceptance
Children look at a light display for Chinese New Year outside Kuala Lumpur.

Chinese New Year should be a big deal for me. It's not, and I feel guilty

Chinese New Year should be a big deal for me. It's not, and I feel guilty
Opening up a box of imported cherries.

In China, imported fruit is the must-have luxury item for the new year

In China, imported fruit is the must-have luxury item for the new year
Hongbao packet

China's traditional New Year's gift of cash for children now has a digital option

China's traditional New Year's gift of cash for children now has a digital option
CCTV Spring Gala image

China's 'Super Bowl' of TV — its New Year's spectacular — disappoints the masses

Known as Chunwan, the New Year's variety show typically draws hundreds of millions of viewers. But when it aired on January 30, 2014, it seemed long on propaganda and short on entertainment, disappointing nearly 60% of Chinese, according to a survey.

China's 'Super Bowl' of TV — its New Year's spectacular — disappoints the masses

Chinese New Year Earns Stamp of Approval

Chinese New Year Earns Stamp of Approval
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The menu for the Year of the Ox

Today marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year and according to the lunar calendar it's the Year of the Ox. What foods pair well with the symbolism of The Ox and what is the traditional fare to ring in the Chinese New Year?

The menu for the Year of the Ox

Almanac: Chinese New Year

Almanac: Chinese New Year