Happy Chinese New Year 2011 – Rabbit Year
Today we celebrated Chinese New Year in pre-school. We enjoyed eating a variety of Chinese foods at our party along with the sweets. Chinese New Year is the longest and most important of the traditional Chinese holidays.
Because of cyclical lunar dating, the first day of the year can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. The origin of Chinese New Year is in itself centuries old and gains significance because of several myths and traditions.
Windows and doors will be decorated with red color paper-cuts and couplets with popular themes of "happiness", "wealth", and "longevity". On the Eve of Chinese New Year, supper is a delicious feast with friends and family ending with the lighting of firecrackers. Early the next morning, children greet their parents by wishing them a healthy and happy new year, and receive money in red paper envelopes.
Have a safe and happy Chinese New Year 2011!!!!!
Yours KungFuNoah