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The 19 pages that link to Chinese New Year, each with the reason it gives.

• Lunar calendarRelated: Its date is set by a lunisolar calendar rather than a fixed solar date.

• CalendarRelated: Its date varies on the Gregorian calendar because the systems use different rules.

• Chinese mythologyRelated: Its customs incorporate stories about protective rites, auspicious renewal, and the monster Nian.

• FireworksRelated: Fireworks and firecrackers feature in many celebrations associated with the holiday.

• Chinese zodiacRelated: The new year brings the annual transition from one zodiac animal to the next.

• Chinese dragonRelated: Dragon dances bring the auspicious creature into public celebrations and wishes for good fortune.

• Dragon danceRelated: Dragon dances are a familiar public performance during its celebrations.

• PomeloRelated: Pomelos are eaten and displayed during the festival in some Chinese communities.

• Jade EmperorRelated: Jade Emperor stories are told in connection with New Year customs and zodiac lore.

• Religion in ChinaRelated: Its household rites and temple customs express religious practices alongside family celebration.

• Sky lanternRelated: Sky lanterns appear in some regional celebrations connected with the holiday.

• TudigongRelated: Communities may honor local gods during annual festival rites and offerings.