Who is Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year is a big celebration that happens at the start of a new year in China and some other places.

Imagine you have a favorite toy that you get to play with every day, but once a year, it gets an extra-special upgrade. That's kind of like what happens during Chinese New Year. It’s a time when people celebrate, eat special food, and sometimes even wear fun costumes or masks.

Chinese New Year has a special date that changes every year, it usually starts in January or February. People might give each other red envelopes with money inside, which is like getting a surprise gift from someone you love.

People celebrate because it’s the start of a new year, and they want to say goodbye to the old one. It's like cleaning your room before going on vacation, you make everything nice and fresh for what comes next!

Sometimes, there are lion dances or dragon dances in the streets, people dress up as lions or dragons and move around with lots of energy, making everyone smile and cheer!