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Xīn nián kuài lè! That means “Have a happy new year” in Chinese, because the Chinese New Year starts today. This is the Year of the Dog. The Spring Festival begins 15 days of parties, fireworks, feasts and parades. It’s traditional to wear red and avoid sweeping; you’ll sweep out good luck the new year brought!
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You can call today Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, Carnival, Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. The day before Ash Wednesday, the start of a Christian period of fasting called Lent, is a good excuse for parties and overindulgence. For days of parades and celebrations, visit New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, Venice, Nice France, or Goa India.
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