Here in the Netherlands, the celebration of Chinese New year is not so common. When I asked my children what Chinese around the globe celebrate at this time of the year they were clueless and I was glad I had this activity in mind to introduce to them the Chinese New Year celebration. I presented […]
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“Chinese New Year,” as we sometimes call the holiday in English, is also known throughout the world as “Lunar New Year,” or the “Spring Festival” (春節 in Chinese). It is widely celebrated across Asia in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Tibet, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Even outside of Asia, many countries with large
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Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival and Lunar New Year, is the most important celebration in the Chinese culture. Families come together, grievances are forgiven, and gifts are exchanged as a new year is welcomed with wishes for wealth and health. Getting ready for Chinese New Year starts weeks ahead with shopping, cleaning, and
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The traditional Chinese Lantern Festival Chinese Lantern Festival always held on the 15th of the first lunar month, usually close to the middle of the February or early March. As an important part of Spring Festival, the most important and the longest festival in China, the Lantern Festival also marks the official end of this
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I am especially excited to introduce you today’s Friday Sharing: Celebrating Spring Festival in China! I was born in the year of Horse (many glamorous years ago!) and this is the 2nd time I am seeing China celebrating the year of Horse since I moved here nearly 13 years ago. As you might already know,
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