Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar. It is considered to be one of the most important holidays for Chinese families. The holiday is celebrated with big family gatherings, gift giving, the eating of symbolic foods and display of festive decorations--all focused on bringing good luck for the new year and celebrating the coming of Spring.
Before New Year's Day you want to buy
new clothes or cut your hair in order to have a fresh start. Wearing
black is not allowed due to its association with death, however, wearing
red is encouraged as the color is associated with warding off bad
spirits. Red means prosperity.
It is a traditional practice for adults to give children little red envelopes--hong bao in Mandarin or lai-see in Cantonese--filled with money in order to symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year. It is also common for elders to bestow red packets to unmarried members of the family. It is a sign of respect to bow three times in order to accept the hong bao. Envelopes are not to be opened until the recipient has left the home of the giver.
YEAR OF THE SNAKE - is meant for steady progress and attention to
detail. Focus and discipline will be necessary for you to achieve what
you set out to create.
Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because
it means that your family will not starve. Tricia was born in the year of the snake
Here is Kylie celebrating Gung Hay Fat Chow through the years.
2009
2010
2011
2012
And this Year 2013 - The Year of the Snake
This one is for you Gung Gung - Kylie practicing her Martial Arts Moves!
2 comments:
It is the most informative Chinese New Year'culture. We love your such a nice blog. Kylie, you look great with all the Chinese dresses and the sweet smiles. Gung Gung love the kung fu act.Happy New Year to you all.
Very cute! Happy New Year to you all! Gung Hay Fat Choy from San Francisco
Sue
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