Chinese legend has it that an old man used loud noises and red objects to scare off a beast called Nian. This story of guo nian (meaning “new year”) explains why Chinese hang red decorations ...

Their pointed leaves are said to be symbols of protection and peaceful energy. A Chinese New Year essential, the kumquat tree ...

Each day carries a special meaning and has its list of things ... It is believed that the God of Wealth will visit during Chinese New Year, but that it does not enter dirty homes.

Chinese New Year, known as the Spring Festival ... Fish is also essential to the Spring Festival banquet, with the word yú (鱼), meaning ‘fish’, possessing the same pronunciation as the ...

Food plays a part in many major celebrations and the Lunar New Year is no exception. Dr Lo said: “Dumplings are the most important symbol of Chinese New Year. Usually, the family makes dumplings ...

He highlighted the symbolism of the snake ... This reflects that the Chinese Lunar New Year is not only a traditional Chinese festivity, but represents a day for universal family values and ...

Thousands of Bay Area residents celebrated the Year of the Snake at the San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday. The Year of the Snake symbolizes rebirth and regeneration ...