The Year of Snake The Year of Snake Chinese New Year falls on the first day of the first month according to the Lunar Calendar, that is usually between January and February of each year. This year it fell on Wednesday, January 24.
Great preparation begins as the New Year's Day approaches.
All the cleaning must be done before the twenty-eighth day of the previous year. It is believed that, any cleaning within the first 2 days of the New Year celebration will bring bad luck. People decorate their houses with spring couplets which includes good wishes for the family and those who visit the family. On New Year's Eve, families gather for a big feast, which is similar to Thanksgiving Day celebration. The big feast consists of an even number of courses that include dishes made from chicken, duck, port, beef, vegetables, fish, etc.