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Red Envelope Giving is Weird
It's Chinese New Year's Eve and red envelopes are a must. As a child, I LOVED this time. Who doesn't love getting money (but to be honest, the money always went to the parents.) Now, I'm older, I'm able to receive but also am required to give red envelopes. When Do I Start Giving Red … Continue reading Red Envelope Giving is Weird
Happy New Year! Lunar Style
Happy Lunar New Year! I’m back in Taiwan to celebrate with my family and thought I’d share some of the fun facts/activities/rituals people perform to kick off the new year. After graduating, I have been coming home every lunar new year to celebrate Chinese New Year with my family. As I came home this year, … Continue reading Happy New Year! Lunar Style
One Man’s Lantern, Another Man’s Garbage
The fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year marks not only the end of the new years celebration and festivities, but also the day of the Lantern Festival. One of the most iconic scenes in Taiwan (and now a common scene around the world) is the release of the sky lanterns. The spot to be is PingXi on the outskirts of Taipei. Everyone writes their wishes on the lanterns, release them and watch them float up up into the sky. But do you even wonder where it goes? After all, it’s not exactly Elon Musk’ Tesla roadster.
Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Chinese New Year! — What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Last edited on Feb 16, 2021 by Sarina Chow Every year around February and sometimes late January, the celebration of a new year is pronounced. Not because people are late to the ball drop, but rather because they are celebrating the new year of a different calendar—the lunar calendar. You may hear people refer to … Continue reading Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Chinese New Year! — What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
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