by As we are fast approaching Spring Festival (it will be coming next month, on February 16th), many people asked whether I knew what year it is and what is so special about it. I did know it was Earth Dog Year but I actually had no clue why it is unique. So I took some […]
Preparing for Chinese New Year
by 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, […]
Chinese Lantern Festival
by 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 […]
Friday Sharing: Celebrating Spring Festival In China
by 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 […]