"Readers will learn all about this holiday: its history, its culture, and the reason it is celebrated."--P. [4] of cover.

History: the legend of Nian, changes in the celebration -- The colors of Chinese New Year: red, gold -- Location: the world's biggest party, Chinese culture and beliefs -- Meaning: gods, ancestors, and family -- Special events: Nian Ye Fan, temple visits, and dragon dances -- What sets it apart: 3,000 years old and celebrated across the world -- Highlights: Lai See, the animal zodiac, and the Spring Festival Gala -- Around the world: San Francisco, California, United States; Miaoli, Taiwan; River Hong Bao, Singapore; the Philippine Islands -- The people: the world's largest human migration, famous people in the Spring Festival Gala -- Impact: tourist sales, events, and place.