Chinese New Year: Traditions, Wishes, and the Year of the Snake

Chinese New Year is one of the most significant celebrations in Chinese culture. It’s the beginning of the lunar new year and is a time for family reunions and festive traditions. Each year is associated with one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. This year is the year of the Snake. Traditions and Festivities ChineseContinue reading “Chinese New Year: Traditions, Wishes, and the Year of the Snake”

Happy Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon

Always have a reason to celebrate! Just one month into 2024 and it is another new year: lunar new year. It’s a time to think about prosperity, good fortune, and good health. It is also a time to visit family and enjoy good food (because we all like to eat). Traditionally, the lunar new yearContinue reading “Happy Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon”

Happy Winter Solstice!

Happy Winter Solstice! The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. People around the world celebrate the occasion in different ways. Here are just a few of those ways. In China, people celebrate Dong Zhi by getting together with family and eating special foods, such as tangContinue reading “Happy Winter Solstice!”