The International Examiner

Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is a two-week celebration that begins on the first day of the first month of the Lunar calendar. This year, the festivities begin on Valentines’ Day (Feb. 14)! It celebrates family, the start of a new beginning, and hope for a prosperous New Year. A major [...]

Lai-See Envelopes: (Also called Hong-Bao) Money is placed in red envelopes and given to children and young adults during the Chinese New Years. The red color of the envelope symbolizes good luck and is supposed to ward off evil spirits. It is said that in China, during the Qing Dynasty, the elderly would thread coins [...]

We are all familiar with the animals of the Chinese zodiac, but few know the origins to order of its symbols. The most popular legend is the one of the Race to the Jade Emperor, where a final river crossing proved to be the determining factor. The Rat, known to be crafty and guile, convinced [...]

Questions Each correct answer equals 1 point. For how many days is Lunar New Years celebrated? When did Lunar New Years begin? What is the difference between the “Western New Years” and “Lunar New Years”? How many days are in a Lunar New Year? What are the five elements that are associated with the Chinese zodiac and [...]