Happy New Year 2015 (4713)! 新年快樂!
China in the World
“When entering a country, ask what the customs are” Why? What are customs? What do they tell us? What are customs in the US? What are customs in China?
Chinese Festivals: New Year Lunar calendar
Spring Festival 春假 1 st day of 1 st lunar month – New moon – 15 day celebration that ends with full moon on Lantern Festival One month of preparations – Clean house Sweep out the old, welcome in the new. – Make amends – Sacrifice to gods Especially to Kitchen God! Spirit money, food – Drive away evil spirits Fireworks!
Customs Story of Nian Fireworks – Truly crazy Truly crazy Big family meal – Include gods and ancestors Lion and Dragon Dances LionDragon Red Envelopes
Spring has arrived! 春到了!福到了!
恭禧發財 !