Spring Festival Archives

Chinese New Year – Time for a Fresh Start

I love Chinese New Year, but not just for the way the city I live in empties out as everyone

Dear Ms. Wai, I know this is a stupid problem, but it’s bothering me and I was wondering if you

The Legend Behind Spring Festival Once every year, a hungry monster called Nian (年) would make its way from the

春晚 Chunwan – Spring Evening – are two words laden with cultural meaning in the Chinese language. Every year on

While 4 percent of the Earth’s population flocks to the countryside to celebrate Spring Festival (Chunjie, 春节), some cities in