The document discusses the history and traditions of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. It provides details on how the calendar is based on lunar cycles and used to determine holidays and festivals. The calendar repeats every 60 years in a cycle of 12 animal signs that include the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each sign influences the personality of those born in its year. The Chinese New Year celebration marks the beginning of a new year in the calendar and involves traditions like giving red envelopes with money and cleaning houses to remove bad luck.