JoJo & Gran Gran Explain: What is Lunar New Year?
The Lunar New Year is an event celebrated by millions of people across the world, it is also known as Chinese New Year. Find out with JoJo and Gran Gran what it is and how it is celebrated.
When is Lunar New Year 2026?
Lunar New Year marks the start of a new lunar year and falls in January or February each year.
In 2026 Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17 February. It is celebrated with gifts, fireworks and dragon and lion dances.
Watch the special Chinese New Year performance
Watch Henry as crashes his cymbals together for the lion dance which is said to be lucky and bring good fortune ✨
Find out about the story of Nian and why the colour red is significant in this video from CBeebies House.
Get creative and make a Lunar New Year card
Join JoJo & Gran Gran for a special Gran Gran plan as they make their own Lunar New Year card.
More fun with CBeebies this Chinese New Year
You can help your little one learn more about Lunar New Year by trying these CBeebies crafts and recipes.
Make your own colourful dragon to celebrate the Chinese and Lunar New Year.
Help your child make Chinese tofu egg and prawns with this simple recipe.
Make some noise with a DIY rattle drum from CBeebies House.
Find more puzzles and quizzes about Chinese and Lunar New Year.
Where can I watch JoJo & Gran Gran?
You can watch JoJo & Gran Gran on BBC iPlayer.