What Chinese New Year Means To Me: A Chinese-Canadian Perspective

What is Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year is a time of reflection and renewal for the Chinese community. It is also a time to celebrate togetherness and bring in the new year with happiness and good fortune. In China, the first day of the New Year is celebrated as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year. This holiday typically falls on February 15th each year.

The festive season typically begins with Lantern Festival on January 31st and ends with Double Eleven Day on February 11th, which marks the end of the festival period. During this time, families gather together to exchange gifts, eat traditional cuisine, and watch traditional dramas and performances.

For many Chinese immigrants living in Canada, Chinese New Year is a time to reconnect with their roots and traditions. For some people, it also marks the beginning of a new year filled with hope for the future. Regardless of where you are in your life journey, I think it’s important to take some time out to reflect on what has happened in past 12 months, commemorate those who have passed away during that time, and look forward to what lies ahead in 2019!

The Origins of Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. It is celebrated on the first day of the first lunar month of the Chinese calendar. The holiday commemorates the birth of Lord Buddha and usually falls around February or March each year.

In traditional Chinese culture, New Year is a time to reflect on one’s past year and make resolutions for the coming year. Families gather together to celebrate New Year by eating festive foods and exchanging gifts. There are also often fireworks displays and other festivities held in honor of the holiday.

Celebrating Chinese New Year in Canada

Chinese New Year is the most important and celebrated holiday in China. The festival commemorates the New Year, or Spring Festival, which falls on the first day of the lunar month of February. Chinese New Year is also a time to celebrate family togetherness and to give thanks for all that we have.

In China, people typically make resolutions for the year ahead and spend time with friends and family during the festive period. Many people also perform traditional rituals such as visiting ancestral graves, eating special food, and giving money to charity. In Canada, many people celebrate Chinese New Year by watching fireworks displays or going out for Chinatown-style festivities.

What to Expect on Chinese New Year 2017

The Chinese New Year is a time for families to get together and celebrate. It’s also a time for people to clean up their homes and make preparations for the new year. traditions vary by region, but usually there are special foods and drinks, as well as charitable giving.

Here are some things you can expect on Chinese New Year 2017:

People will wear red or green in honor of the two dragons who together symbolize fortune and fertility. Families will prepare traditional meals and offer them to relatives and friends. Some people also make calligraphy or painting resolutions for the new year. There is often a lot of socializing involved, so it’s good to get ready early!

Chinese New Year is a great time to reconnect with family and friends, as well as make new ones. It’s also a great opportunity to start fresh with your goals for the coming year. Whether you’re looking to improve your relationships, learn something new, or simply have a fun day with loved ones, Chinese New Year 2017 is the perfect time to do all of those things!

Wishing You All the Best on Your Chinese New Year 2017!

Looking at the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the Rooster starts on January 31st and ends on February 28th. The year of the Dog starts on March 29th and ends on April 27th. Hence, these are the traditional days for celebrating Chinese New Year in various parts of the world.

For people in China, it is customary to perform a series of rituals and ceremonies to ensure a good year ahead. These celebrations can range from small gatherings with family and friends to large public events with thousands of people in attendance.

Chinese New Year is considered to be a time for families to get together, reflect on past year, make resolutions for the coming one, and celebrate life. It is also an opportunity to exchange gifts and celebrate diversity.

Thoughts turn to fortune in this period and many people make predictions about their future based on this lunisolar calendar. There are numerous ways to celebrate Chinese New Year 2017 depending on your location and culture.

Here are a few examples:

In Canada, many people will celebrate by gathering with family or friends to eat mandarin oranges dipped in sugar or eggnog while wearing red face makeup that symbolizes good luck for the coming year. Families will often go out for dim sum or dumplings during this time as well.
In Singapore, Chinatowns will be bustling with activity as locals flock there to buy delicacies such as glutinous rice dumplings (xiao long bao

conclusion

Chinese New Year is a time of reflection, celebration, and reconnection with family and friends. It’s also a time to recognize the progress made in the past year, as well as to set resolutions for the coming year.