Chinese New Year with a faith view. Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days. It has one extra month in the year. Children will learn interesting facts and blessings. Learn about the culture, food, celebration, clothes, fun, activities, red pocket money, and more. There are certain traditional foods that are eaten to celebrate the new year. Children will learn what they mean. The Chinese have one extra month in the year on the lunar calendar. Find out more about the lunar calendar. Chinese also celebrate the spring and mid-autumn festivals. They also dress in their Chinese clothing and eat special food and dessert then like mooncake.