Today is Chinese New Year, marking the official start of the Year of the Horse 🐎 The festival follows the lunar calendar, so the date changes each year, but it always centers on family, reunion dinners, fireworks and red decorations for good luck. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, has been celebrated for thousands of years. It began as a time to honor deities and ancestors and to welcome the arrival of spring. Legends talk about a beast called “Nian” that was scared away by loud noises and the color red, which is why firecrackers and red lanterns are still a big part of the celebrations today. The Horse is one of twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac, repeating every 12 years. People born in Horse years are often said to be energetic, independent and adventurous. Whether you celebrate with family, friends or from afar, wishing everyone a happy and healthy Year of the Horse 🧧 #Pubity #Viral #Nationaldays