Although often referred to as Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year is celebrated all over the world. The holiday lands on a different day each year …
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Understanding Lunar New Year
This holiday marks the new moon of the lunisolar calendars traditional to many east Asian countries, and goes under many names, including Chinese New Year, Tet, Seollal, and Spring Festival. The heart of the festivities is always family reunion, so this year will be different and difficult for many of those who celebrate. Here are some stories that explain more about the Lunar New Year, plus ways to enjoy it as most families do – with food.
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From wearing red to eating seafood, here's to bring all the luck into the Year of the Ox. If you haven't celebrated the Lunar New Year, you're missing out. Usually happening in late January or February, the Lunar New Year (also called the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival) is the time of year that …
From wearing red underwear to exchanging oranges, here are the reasons behind Chinese New Year superstitions. Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival in mainland China, is one of the most important holidays in Asia. It’s typically a week-long feast and this year, it starts on Feb. 12. While …
Feeling like 2021 could already use a re-do? Well, you’re in luck! This Friday—February 12, 2021—is the Chinese New Year. Celebrated at the second …
Twelve years ago, America was in the middle of the Great Recession. Like most small businesses, my own was suffering. So, in January 2009, I called my team together and asked "How do we turn this around?" I noted that we were entering the Chinese — or Lunar — New Year. What could this new start mean …
The Lunar New Year may look a little different this year, but this doesn’t mean the tradition of watching family-friendly movies has to stop. Chinese New Year is looking a little different this year. With social distancing measures in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, the usual door to door …
What to Eat
