Chinese Culture: Origin of “元旦 (Yuándàn) New Year’s Day”

Origin of “元旦 (Yuándàn) New Year’s Day”  Key Learning Point (Preview): 元旦 (Yuándàn) n. New Year’s Day  

“元旦(Yuándàn) New Year’s Day” has a three thousand-year history in China. In ancient times, “元旦 (Yuándàn)” was the “农历 (nónglì) lunar calendar” new year—today’s “春节 (Chūnjié) Spring Festival.” …