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 […]
Elisa’s picks: Favorite Children’s Books about Chinese New Year
With Lunar New Year just around the corner, here are some great books my seven-year-old daughter recommends to introduce your children to the most important holiday among Chinese people all over the world. 1. Happy Happy Chinese New Year by Demi Sweep and dust! Make a fresh start! This lively book is Elisa’s favorite and provides an […]