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 22, with the traditional New Year’s Eve feast. For Chinese families, however, preparations begin well before the […]
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The Legend of China’s Kitchen God
Photo: Typical offerings for the Kitchen God. Daoists believe that the Kitchen God was once a mortal man born into a wealthy family. Unfortunately, he later squandered his inheritance and then sold his wife to pay his debts. He became blind and wandered the streets begging for food. One day, his wife, who had found […]
Welcoming the Year of the Dragon
When it comes to the Chinese zodiac, all signs – or animals – are not created equal. While each has its own positive and negative traits, the good fortune, power, and wisdom associated with the dragon is unique. Just this morning, I was listening to the radio, and the announcer called this sign, “king of all the other zodiac […]