Lunar New Year: lanterns, red envelopes and the Spring Festival

Chinese New Year, called the “Spring Festival” in China, is the most important festival in the Chinese calendar. Variants are also celebrated in Vietnam, Korea and many other Asian countries.

Why the date changes

The date follows the lunar calendar and falls between late January and mid-February. Each year is linked to an animal of the Chinese zodiac, such as the dragon, snake or horse.

Customs

Before the festival families clean the house, decorate it with red lanterns and gather for a shared meal, often with dumplings. Children receive red envelopes with lucky money. Fireworks and dragon dances are meant to drive away evil spirits.

Lantern Festival

The celebrations end on the fifteenth day with the Lantern Festival, when thousands of glowing lanterns celebrate the first full moon of the year.

Lunar New Year at L'Antica

Around Lunar New Year, the design of our website puts on a festive look. At L'Antica Pizzeria Napoletana in Stuttgart you can enjoy Neapolitan pizza and fresh pasta. Want to drop by? Reserve a table or view the menu first.

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