The red envelope is the most recognisable exchange of the Chinese New Year, and also the one outsiders most often get wrong. Hand over the wrong amount, use the wrong hand, or pick a number with a four in it, and a well-meant gift can land awkwardly. This guide explains […]
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How to Make Authentic Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi) for New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve in northern China, the whole family gathers around the table not to eat but to make: to roll, fill, and pleat hundreds of dumplings to be boiled at the stroke of midnight. Jiaozi are the defining food of the northern New Year, shaped like the gold […]
Lucky Chinese New Year Foods and Their Meanings
No celebration in the world leans on food quite like Chinese New Year. The festival table is not just generous; it is a coded message of hopes for the year ahead, where almost every dish earns its place by sounding like, or looking like, something auspicious. Learn the meanings and […]
Traditional Chinese New Year Decorations and Their Meanings
In the weeks before Chinese New Year, homes, shops, and whole streets turn red and gold. The transformation is not just festive decoration; almost every item carries a specific wish for the year ahead, a coded language of luck written in paper, cloth, and light. From the couplets pasted beside […]
Chinese New Year Taboos: What Not to Do for Good Luck
Chinese New Year is a festival of doing the right things, and a surprising number of not doing the wrong ones. The first days of the year are believed to set the tone for the twelve months ahead, so a long list of taboos has grown up around them, each […]
Lunar New Year vs. Chinese New Year: What’s the Difference?
Every winter the same question circulates online: should you say “Chinese New Year” or “Lunar New Year,” and are they even the same thing? The short answer is that they usually fall on the same day but do not mean the same thing. “Chinese New Year” refers to one specific […]
Chinese New Year 2026: Dates, Traditions, and the Year of the Horse Explained
Chinese New Year, known in China as the Spring Festival (春节, Chūnjié), is the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar and the largest annual celebration on Earth by the number of people taking part. For roughly a fifth of humanity it marks the turn of the lunisolar year, the […]
How to Talk to Your Children About Black History Month: A Parent’s Guide
Talking with children about Black history can feel daunting, but age-appropriate conversations make a lasting difference. This guide is a parent’s guide to Black History Month, with practical advice on how to talk to children about history, race, and achievement at every age. What Is Black History Month and Why […]
Lesser-Known Black History Figures Every Child Should Know: Unsung Heroes Who Shaped American History
Beyond the famous names, Black history is full of figures whose contributions are too often overlooked. This guide introduces lesser-known Black history figures every child, and adult, should know: the unsung heroes who helped shape American history. Who Was Bass Reeves? The Real Lone Ranger and First Black Deputy US […]
Engaging Black History Month Activities for Kids and Students
Black History Month is a meaningful time to teach children about history, culture, and achievement. This guide offers engaging Black History Month activities for kids and students, from crafts and reading to projects and discussions for home and the classroom. What Is Black History Month and Why Do We Celebrate […]