Food is an integral part of Chinese New Year festivities, and eating the right dishes can determine your family’s good fortune, prosperity, health, and relationships for the upcoming year. During the course of the celebration, each person should consume something sugary, so that he will have a sweet year; something round because roundness represents […]
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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 […]
The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac
Photo: This flyer found at a local temple indicates that dogs, 25-year-old dragons, 34-year-old goats, and 16- and 52-year-old ox could have a rough time in 2012. Yesterday I posted the legend of how Chinese New Year came to be. As the year of the dragon approaches, I’ll share another folk tale I heard […]