Feb 10, 2024
Global Lunar New Year 2024
This animated Doodle celebrates Lunar New Year 2024!
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About the Lunar New Year 2024 Doodle
This Doodle celebrates Lunar New Year — an important holiday for many Asian cultures. It comes from the lunisolar Chinese calendar system, which follows the cycles of the moon and sun. Each year, the first new moon of the lunar calendar marks when communities around the world gather with friends and family to honor a fresh start.
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