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Chinese New Year. 除夕和新年. History of Chinese New Year. ? 2600 BC Legends. Calendar. Solar vs. Lunar 12/31-----1/1 -----1/15 Eve—New Year’s Day—Lantern Festival The New Year's Day for the Year of Horse is Feb 12, 2002. Food, Ritual and a Little Bit of Superstition.
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Chinese New Year 除夕和新年
History of Chinese New Year • ? • 2600 BC • Legends
Calendar • Solar vs. Lunar • 12/31-----1/1 -----1/15 • Eve—New Year’s Day—Lantern Festival • The New Year's Day for the Year of Horse is Feb 12, 2002
Food, Ritual and a Little Bit of Superstition • Dumplings (饺子 Jiao zi) • Sweet Rice Pudding (年糕 nian gao) • Steamed-bread (馒头 man tou) • Whole Fish (鱼 Yu) • …
Food, Ritual and a Little Bit of Superstition • Cleaning • New Clothes • Festive couplets (春联 Chun lian) • Cards and board games • Fireworks • Watching television • Lights on all night!
Festive couplets (春联 Chun lian) “千门万户幢幢日,总把新桃换旧符” 王安石