Our wonderful daughter-in-law is Chinese, so we are celebrating, too. Embark on a vibrant journey into the heart of Chinese culture with the Chinese New Year, also revered as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year. This exuberant celebration stands as a cornerstone of Chinese heritage, heralding the commencement of the lunar new year. …
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Jan 22
Happy Chinese New Year – the Year of the Rabbit!
Our wonderful daughter-in-law is Chinese, so we are celebrating, too. This is the Year of the Rabbit. The rabbit (兔) is the fourth in the twelve-year periodic sequence (cycle) of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rabbit is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 卯.
Feb 12
Happy Chinese New Year!
Our wonderful daughter-in-law is Chinese, so we are celebrating, too. This is the Year of the Ox. The Ox (牛) is the second of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar, and also appears in related calendar systems. Countries that observe Lunar New Year often offer three to seven days of …
Feb 04
Happy Chinese New Year!
Our wonderful daughter-in-law is Chinese, so we are celebrating, too. This is the Year of the Pig. The Pig (豬) is the twelfth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. According to the myths, the Pig was the last to arrive when the Jade Emperor called for the great meeting. Other sources said that Buddha called for …
Feb 16
Happy Chinese New Year!
Our wonderful daughter-in-law is Chinese, so we are celebrating the Year of the Dog. (Mimi likes that, too and thinks that every year should be about and for her!)
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