…the Chinese festival marking the start of the new year, beginning on the second new moon after the winter solstice and ending on the full moon fifteen days later. It is marked by visits to family and friends, special meals, fireworks, and gift giving…
…the first day of the year; in the modern Western calendar, 1 January…
…the last day of the year; in the modern Western calendar, 31 December…
…stay up until after midnight on 31 December to celebrate the start of a new year…
…celebrate the new year (or the end of the previous year) with singing…
