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Celebrating Lunar New Year In A Time Of Grief

Feb 1, 2023
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ANECDOTE

A Quiet New Year

  • Jess Kuh celebrated Lunar New Year at home with family, a quieter celebration than usual.
  • The festivities included traditional foods and a red envelope but no gambling.
INSIGHT

Lunar New Year's Significance

  • Lunar New Year is tied to traditions and calendars across Asia, often linked to Chinese influence.
  • It's a time for renewal and attracting good fortune, though celebrated less fully in the US.
ANECDOTE

Korean American New Year Tradition

  • Sue Young-Chris Field describes the Korean American tradition of sebe.
  • This involves bowing deeply to elders to wish them a happy new year.
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