Another year is about to begin – according to the Lunar calendar.
The beginning of the Lunar year will be marked with huge celebrations across the other side of the globe.
Friends and family will be gathering and getting out the firecrackers for Chinese New Year, reports the Mirror.
This February denotes the beginning of the Year of the Dog, defined by the Chinese zodiac cycle.
The day is traditionally marked with the giving of gifts and celebrations with family, as well as looking to what the sign of the Rooster will mean for the year ahead.
Here's everything you need to know about Chinese New Year.
When is Chinese New Year and why does the date change every year?
The Year of the Dog begins on February 16, 2018.
Celebrations will last until March 2nd - about 15 days in total - making this the longest holiday in the Chinese calendar.
Chinese New Year takes place on a different date every year, because it is based on the lunar calendar.
In this calendar a month is two days shorter than in the solar calendar so to make up for it an extra month is added every few years.
The lunar calendar means the celebration always falls on a different date - unlike the January 1 New Year we are used to, based on the Gregorian calendar.
But Chinese New Year always falls between the end of January and mid-February.
Each year is denoted by a different symbol from the Chinese 12 year animal zodiac, with this year being matched to the tenth sign. Last year was the Year of the Goat.
What animal represents this year?
The Chinese calendar assign different animals from the zodiac to each lunar year in a cycle of 12 years.
This year is the Year of the Dog, while last year it was the Rooster.
For people born in a dog year - 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 - you're apparently set to have an unlucky time because tradition denotes that the year of your birth makes for an unlucky 12 months.
Dogs are the eleventh sign in the zodiac and are seen as independent, sincere, loyal and decisive, who aren't afraid of difficulties in life. Due to these characteristics they also enjoy harmonious relationships with those around them.
How is it celebrated?
Chinese New Year is celebrated with the ringing of bells, the lighting of firecrackers and watching traditional lion dances.
In China New Year's Eve is seen as an important date, with families gathering together for a reunion dinner. Firecrackers are then let off to signal the end of last year and the beginning of next.
On New Year's Day, families gather, clean their houses and sweep away bad-fortune.
Red envelopes stuffed with "lucky money" are given to children, along with written wishes for their kids to grow up healthy.
However Chinese New Year has also been touched by the digital age, with red envelope apps - where people can exchange cyber money - being launched.
People also decorate their houses with red paper cutouts, banners and special New Year paintings during the festive period. This year is also likely to see dog themed decorations.
If you'd rather get a takeaway, cashback site TopCashback has a deal on that offers all new members that sign up to its free site a free £15 to spend on Just Eat - and it applies to curry, chinese and pizza.
1. Sign up to TopCashback, for free
2. Follow the link on the TopCashback 'Free £15 takeaway at Just Eat' to order your free food like usual from Just Eat
3. TopCashback will reimburse you the £15 cost within two weeks, which you can then transfer into your bank account
The offer is available to all new members to the cashback site, from now until the 18th February 2018. You can read the full terms and conditions here.
If you want something a little more suited to the occasion, Deliveroo will always be offering traditional dishes all year round.
Food deals for staying in
Supermarkets and takeaways are celebrating the colourful event with Chinese-themed meal deals for food lovers all over the country to indulge in.
While no offers have been released yet, we'll keep our eye out for any meal deals or major discounts at supermarkets that you can pick up to celebrate the Chinese New Year in style.