Chinese New Year: How to Grow Lucky Bamboo

For Chinese New Year (or any other time of year), an auspicious gift is a lucky bamboo plant. Learn the meaning behind lucky bamboo and get some helpful growing tips! What Is Lucky Bamboo? Did you know that the plant we commonly call “lucky bamboo” isn’t a type of bamboo at all? Despite its appearance,

How a Monster-Repelling Cake Became a Lunar New Year Staple

DURING LUNAR NEW YEAR, A prosperous future belongs to those who eat their weight in luck. Diners slurp long noodles to ensure long lives and scarf down bone-in fish to swim to new fortunes. But the sweetest of these auspicious New Year dishes may be nian gao, a sticky cake eaten with the hope that

Chinese New Year 2021 Superstitions: 12 Things You Shouldn’t Do During This Celebration

Chinese New Year is here, and it’s time to say goodbye to the Year of the Rat and hello to the Year of the Ox. Also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, this 15-day celebration in China and Chinese communities around the world takes place sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20

9 Chinese New Year Foods You Need This February 12

Lunar New Year is around the corner (YAY!) and even though this year’s celebrations may be different because of the COVID-19 pandemic (sigh), some traditions will stay the same—especially when it comes to food. If you didn’t know, Eastern cultures celebrate the New Year on February 12 as part of an annual 15-day festival, following

Chinese New Year 2021: 5 Stories And Legends To Know

While you’re busy giving out or receiving red envelopes, decorating the house with fresh flowers, visiting temples and spending time with loved ones this Chinese New Year, revisit Chinese myths and impress your family and friends with your knowledge of these ancient stories Chinese New Year is next month, which means it’s also time for