On New Year’s Eve, when Chinese families gather for a festive dinner, married people begin the distribution of small red envelopes filled with money (called lai see in Hong Kong and hong bao in Singapore) to children and single …
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This time of year, the most popular Chinese character around town is “fu”, pronounced, “foo.” A friend once explained that “fu” 
means “good fortune” or “blessings” ...
The traditions and rituals of Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, are centuries old and remain strong among those who celebrate this festive holiday. This year, the fifteen-day celebration will kick off on Sunday evening, January …
