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 […]
Chinese New Year
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 […]
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 […]