Different cultures have different new years, and this year Chinese New Year will begin on 5th February 2019 and end on 19th February 2019.

Every year there is a different zodiac sign and this year it is the zodiac sign of the pig.

Pigs are very practical and though they aren't wasteful spenders, they will let themselves enjoy life. They love entertainment and will always treat themselves. They are very hard-working and have resilience. They are always enthusiastic, even for jobs that are horrible.

Men born in the year of a pig are very gentle, dedicated and focused however women born in the year of the pig are always energetic and full of excitement.

Pigs are more compatible with tigers, rabbits, and goats however they are less compatible with snakes and monkeys. 

Lucky things for Pigs

Colours: yellow, grey, brown

Numbers: 2, 5, 8

Mineral: Agate

Directions of auspiciousness: southeast, east

Directions of wealth: northeast

Directions of love: north

Unlucky things for Pigs

Colours: blue, green

Numbers: 1, 7, 9

Unlucky things for Pigs

Colours: blue, green

Numbers: 1, 7, 9

The main Chinese New Year activities are

Putting up decorations for e.g. lanterns

Eating reunion dinner with family on New Year's Eve

Firecrackers and fireworks

Giving red envelopes and other gifts.

During this celebration, the snacks they have are: baked seeds, malt candy, malt melon gourd, candled figures, candled haw, peanut candy, popped rice and etc.

I hope you learned about the Chinese New Year 2019 and ready to share the knowledge learned from this article! Happy Chinese New Year! (新年快乐)