Kung Hei Fat Choi!
“Congratulations and be prosperous in the New Year!”
Chinese New Year began this Sunday, February 14th (also Valentine’s Day). It’s funny. Over the years the Western World has become more and more aware of the Chinese New Year celebration, just like China has started celebrating Christmas. But, what exactly is Chinese New Year? Next week, I’ll visit my daughter’s class to celebrate Chinese New Year with all her classmates. Following the tradition, I will give each child a red envelope with money inside, and I’ll explain the Chinese culture to them. Most importantly, I will explain that Chinese New Year is a family holiday. Just as Christmas has become associated with giving, Chinese New Year is associated with a family gathering. We all come together during this holiday to eat the traditional Tang Yn Fan and just spend time with each other. I remember my mother and aunt used to plan for us all to go to fifteen different houses and meals during the two week period that the New Year lasts. I believe that because of this holiday, a sense of family value was instilled in me from a very young age. I am trying to instill this same value in my children because I think it is very important for children to see the importance of family in everyday life. Have a great Chinese New Year!
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新年快樂 (Happy New Year!)
Love,
Wei
