firelady
2005-11-02 11:34:26 UTC
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is ""the welcoming of the gods of the heavens and
earth." The reason why Chinese New Year falls on different days each
year ranging from mid-January to mid-February, is because it is based
on the cycle of the Moon. The New Year day falls on the New Moon, and
is also called the "Spring Festival". It is celebrated by the
family getting together for a traditional meal where preparations often
begin days in advanced. The types of food consumed on this day varies
from region to region, but often it is vegetarian.
Traditions & Superstitions:
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Money wrapped in red envelopes is given to the children for
'good luck'.
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The tradition of setting off firecrackers symbolizes seeing out
the past year and welcoming in the New Year.
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It is believed you should not sweep or dust on New Years day
because one does not want to 'sweep away' your good fortune.
Want to know more about Chinese Astrology and Psychic Reading?
Visit http://www.psychicguild.com/ for more information.
Chinese New Year is ""the welcoming of the gods of the heavens and
earth." The reason why Chinese New Year falls on different days each
year ranging from mid-January to mid-February, is because it is based
on the cycle of the Moon. The New Year day falls on the New Moon, and
is also called the "Spring Festival". It is celebrated by the
family getting together for a traditional meal where preparations often
begin days in advanced. The types of food consumed on this day varies
from region to region, but often it is vegetarian.
Traditions & Superstitions:
*
Money wrapped in red envelopes is given to the children for
'good luck'.
*
The tradition of setting off firecrackers symbolizes seeing out
the past year and welcoming in the New Year.
*
It is believed you should not sweep or dust on New Years day
because one does not want to 'sweep away' your good fortune.
Want to know more about Chinese Astrology and Psychic Reading?
Visit http://www.psychicguild.com/ for more information.