Someone told me, why congratulate Imlek when it's not your celebration? For me, The spirit of the new year is a spirit of change and goodness. Not just in chinese tradition. I think the spirit of self-evaluation must exist. Even in any activity we have evaluation items, right? All good must be in appreciation. The good of the year is also so. Moreover, it's happy activities.
Uh, wait. Do you have a Chinese friend? If you have to be invited to his house right? The children and who still singles are usually given angpao. You can eat kue keranjang (tradition cake) too. As your knowledge, in Imlek tradition there is an impulse to share, manifested by the share of food and the give angpao. Besides aiming to reject the bala (ugliness) sharing tradition in this Chinese tradition can also grow the attitude of mutual care and emphati. That's it.
Based on historical data, the determination of the Chinese new year is sdh exists from before the Qim dynasty until Zhou dynasty with the calculations berubahubah-change. New in 104 BC Chinese new year was established by the Wu emperor of the Han dynasty. This early Chinese settlement was based on the birthday of Kongfuzu (Cofucius). This determination is in effect until now.
Another advantage is, Imlek made me can discount self care products. If you like the show can also watch the lion show. So much fun .. Last, Happy chinese New Year for everyone who celebrate it.