My “uncle” taught me how to dance it when I was 5. He’s technically my neighbor who helped marry my parents so I call him my uncle, but long story short, it’s complicated :Pjedishrfu said:
doglover9754 said:
I’ve heard about it... I don’t totally remember it. I haven’t danced for about 7 years.jedishrfu said:
Yepjedishrfu said:
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday that marks the beginning of a new lunar year. It is typically celebrated for 15 days, starting from the first day of the first lunar month, which falls between late January and mid-February.
Some common traditions and decorations during Chinese New Year include hanging red lanterns, giving red envelopes filled with money, cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck, and displaying paper cutouts of the zodiac animal of the year. Red is the dominant color as it symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
There are many traditional foods eaten during Chinese New Year, but some popular ones include dumplings, noodles, fish, and various sweet treats like rice cakes and sticky rice balls. These foods often have symbolic meanings, such as good luck, prosperity, and longevity.
The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle of animal signs used to represent years in the lunar calendar. Each year is represented by a different animal, and it is believed that people born in a certain year will possess the characteristics of that animal. Chinese New Year is often referred to as the Spring Festival, but it is also known as the "Year of the [zodiac animal]."
Some ways to celebrate Chinese New Year include attending parades and festivals, watching traditional performances, lighting firecrackers, and participating in family gatherings and feasts. It is also a time for people to make wishes for the new year, honor ancestors, and pay respect to deities. Many people also wear new clothes and give gifts to loved ones.
