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Chinese New Year then and now

by KittyCat on January 18, 2009


In loving memory of my late Chinese grandmother, I’m jotting down my childhood memories of Chinese New Year. After marrying into a Chinese family, I discover even more about Chinese culture (of the Foochow dialect) since my mother-in-law does an excellent job of upholding tradition.

THEN
On Chinese New Year Eve, my grandmother and aunties would be REALLY [...]

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Can I celebrate Chinese New Year?

by KittyCat on October 6, 2008


Ok, I really need the experts on Chinese culture and customs to help me out on this one. As my father had recently passed away, I’m wondering if I can celebrate Chinese New Year?
When he died:
…none of our Chinese neighbours would accompany me for a minor surgical procedure because it’s bad “feng shui” for them
…my [...]

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