chinese new year

Can China’s Stamps Foretell the Future?

March 27, 2023 by Mikel Davis

Netizens are saying the blue rabbit on China's Lunar New Year stamp is a scary looking demon that foretells bad times ahead for Chinese people this year. (Image: via China Post)

Chinese New Year Festivities: A Guide to Celebrations and Traditions

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by Michael Segarty

Red Chinese New Year lantern in China Town.

Chinese New Year festivities are the biggest and most lavish of the year in Asian countries. (Image: Toa555 via Dreamstime)

Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year With the World’s Largest Migration

January 15, 2023 by Ratul Saha

The Lunar New Year, the Year of The Rabbit, falls on January 22 and is known for its exciting celebrations, sumptuous feasts, and family reunions. (Image: via Dreamstime)

What to Expect in the Year of the Water Rabbit

January 14, 2023 by Ratul Saha

The Lunar New Year, the Year of The Rabbit, falls on January 22 and is known for its exciting celebrations, sumptuous feasts, and family reunions. (Image: Penwin via Dreamstime)

2022: Welcome the Chinese New Year of the Tiger

April 11, 2022February 1, 2022 by Helen London

Floral display in Hong Kong shopping mall in the shape of two tigers.

The year 2022 brings the Chinese Year of the Tiger. (Image: Jenny HK via Nspirement)

Making Dumplings for Chinese New Year

April 12, 2022January 31, 2022 by Emma Lu

Dumplings originated in Northern China, but are now commonly eaten all over the country. (Image: via Unsplashed)

Celebrate Chinese New Year With These 5 Ancient Poems

November 3, 2022January 30, 2022 by Jessica Kneipp

Happy Chinese New Year, 2022! (Image: Carolina Jaramillo via Dreamstime)

Chinese New Year: Who and What Is a Red Envelope For?

April 12, 2022January 29, 2022 by Emma Lu

Red envelopes for giving money to young people during the Chinese New Year.

One of the most important and well-known traditions of Chinese New Year is receiving a red envelope/red packet from your boss, parents, or relatives. (Image: Huy Thoai via Dreamstime)

The Symbolism of Plants and Flowers Displayed During Chinese Celebrations

April 12, 2022January 28, 2022 by Audrey Wang

Lucky bamboo looks like bamboo, but it isn’t actually true bamboo that grows naturally. (Image: Solaris Images Inc via Dreamstime)

Start Chinese New Year Right: What NOT to Do

April 12, 2022January 27, 2022 by Max Lu

Chinese New Year decorations, miniature dancing lion, and mandarin orange on red glitter background.

There are many traditions of things to do during Chinese New Year, but just as important are the things NOT to do. (Image: Szefei via Dreamstime)

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