These kid-friendly craft ideas will help children celebrate Lunar New Year, which is the beginning of the new year as it pertains to the moon.

Rounding out Lunar New Year Parades in Brooklyn is the second annual Brooklyn Lantern Festival Parade. Come by and check out lantern floats, traditional Chinese arts, and performances. Be sure to swing by the main stage, located at 8th Avenue and 60th Street.

The Lunar New Year also is an important occasion for spending time with family and to pay respects to ancestors and older family members. Families will come together to practice c

Hundreds of people are set to take part in celebrations to welcome the Lunar New Year in Bristol. Events including traditional dances and food are being staged in Eastville's Chinese supermarket on Saturday and the City Museum museum on 8-9 February.

Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions across the world