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Chinese New Year

April 04, 2025 • William and Kat • Episode 28

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Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the start of the traditional Chinese calendar year. One of the most significant holidays in Chinese culture, it symbolizes the end of winter and the start of spring, with celebrations lasting from New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day.

Rooted in ancient myths and customs, festivities include honoring deities, ancestral worship, family reunion dinners, and decorating with red to ward off evil. Fireworks, lion dances, and red envelopes filled with money are integral parts of the celebration. The festival’s rich history includes traditions such as "shousui" (staying awake to welcome the new year) and warding off the mythical beast "Nian."

Each day of the celebration has its own customs, from the God of Wealth’s birthday to Everyone’s Birthday on the 7th day. On the 15th day, families gather for the Lantern Festival, enjoying tangyuan (sweet rice dumplings) and lighting lanterns to mark the holiday’s end.

Today, Chinese New Year is celebrated globally with vibrant parades, family gatherings, temple visits, and modern twists like virtual red envelopes. It remains a festival of unity, joy, and hopeful new beginnings.

Thank You for listening and Stay curious,
Kat & William

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