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Lunar Chinese New Year

Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families

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Chinese New Year's Celebrations

In homes that follow Buddhism or Taoism, they burn the year's paper decorations a week before New Year's. They may also burn a picture of Zhao Jun, the kitchen god, who is said to record all the family's deeds during the year. On the 15th day in China and Malaysia, it's a day for single ladies to write their name and number on mandarin oranges and throw them into a lake or river. The taste of the orange will indicate whether a possible love connection will be sweet or sour. Maybe you'd like to research the animals in the Chinese zodiac to find out your Chinese animal based on your date of birth? What does that animal say about your future

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