The longest and the most important celebration for the families in China, the Chinese New Year begins on February 08, 2016. Chinese months are reckoned by the lunar calendar, with each month beginning on the darkest day. New Year festivities start on the first day of the month and continue till the fifteenth, when the moon is brightest. In China, people take a break from their work to prepare for the big day and celebrate the New Year.

2016 is the year of the monkey according to the Chinese 12-year animal zodiac cycle. People born in this year are said to find comfort and tend to be guarded towards letting people get close to them. Moreover it is the time for families to be together and celebrate this moment wherein they exchange pleasantries in the form of gifts and cards. People often greet each other by shouting auspicious phrases to bring love and luck wherein children sometimes use the greeting method of sending New Year wishes to their loved ones.

Chinese New Year is a great way to connect to your distant ones. Our collection of ecards at 123greetings.com offers eclectic prints, inspirational quotes and so much more. We are here; ready to help you express the feeling of making someone happy and connect with whoever fills your heart with love. So go ahead and sign up to our studio and enjoy this festivity!!!

Life is funny and crazy, and unpredictable, but keeping the close ones to your heart matters the most.  We keep you connected and your conversations going! Make Chinese New Year 2016 a year to remember!