Lunar New Year 2009

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Chinese NewChinese New

YearYear


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Story Behind Lunar New YearStory Behind Lunar New Year

CelebrationCelebration

Thousands of years ago, that wasravaged by an evil monster onewinter's eve. The following yearthe monster returned and againravaged the village. Before it

could happen a third time, thevillagers devised a plan to scarethe monster away. Red bannerswere hung everywhere; the colorred has long been believed toprotect against evil. Firecrackers,drums and gongs were used tocreate loud noises to scare the

beast away. The plan worked andthe celebration lasted severaldays during which people visitedwith each other, exchanged gifts,danced and ate tasty food.


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Chinese New YearChinese New Year

Chinese New Year

starts with the New

Moon on the first day of

the lunar new year and

ends on the full moon

15 days later. It is

celebrated by Chinese

communities across theglobe


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Chinese ZodiacChinese Zodiac According to Chinese legend, the twelve

animals quarreled one day as to who was tohead the cycle of years. The gods were askedto decide and they held a contest: whoeverwas to reach the opposite bank of the river

would be first, and the rest of the animalswould receive their years according to theirfinish.

All the twelve animals gathered at the riverbank and jumped in. Unknown to the ox, therat had jumped upon his back. As the ox wasabout to jump ashore, the rat jumped off theox's back, and won the race. The pig, whowas very lazy, ended up last. That is why therat is the first year of the animal cycle, the oxsecond, and the pig last.


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Rat

You are imaginative,

charming and truly

generous to the personyou love

1948, 1960, 1972,

1984, 1996, 2008


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Ox

A born leader, you inspire

confidence from all

around you. You are

conservative, methodical

and good with your hands

1949, 1961, 1973,

1985, 1997, 2009


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TigerTiger

You are sensitive,

emotional and capable

of great love 1950, 1962, 1974,

1986, 1998, 2010


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RabbitRabbit

You are the kind of

person that people like

to be around-affectionate, obliging,

always pleasant

1951, 1963, 1975,

1987, 1999, 2011


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DragonDragon

Full of vitality and

enthusiasm, the

Dragon is a popular

individual even with

the reputation of being

foolhardy and a "big

mouth" at times 1952, 1964, 1976,

1988, 2000, 2012


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SnakeSnake

Rich in wisdom and

charm, you are

romantic, deep

thinking and yourintuition guides you

strongly

1953, 1965, 1977,1989, 2001, 2013


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HorseHorse

Your capacity for hard

work is amazing. You

are your own person-very independent

1954, 1966, 1978,

1990, 2002, 2014


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GoatGoat

Except for the knack

of always getting off

on the wrong foot withpeople, the Sheep can

be charming company

1955, 1967, 1979,

1991, 2003, 2015


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MonkeyMonkey

You are very intelligent

and have clever wits

because of your

extraordinary nature and

magnetic personality you

are always well-liked

1956, 1968, 1980,

1992, 2004, 2016


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RoosterRooster

The Rooster is a hard

worker; shrewd and

definite in decisionmaking often speaking

his mind

1957, 1969, 1981,

1993, 2005, 2017


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DogDog

The Dog will never let

you down. Born

under this sign you arehonest and faithful to

those you love.

1958, 1970, 1982,

1994, 2006, 2018


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PigPig

You are a splendid

companion -- an

intellectual with a verystrong need to set

difficult goals and

carry them out

1959, 1971, 1983,1995, 2007, 2019


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SpringSpring

CleaningCleaning

Usually the cleaning

and preparationstarts a month beforethe new year. Thepreparation includes

thoroughly cleaningand decorating thehouse, buying newclothes, and

preparing enoughfoods for at least twoweeks.


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Prior to New Year's Day, Chinese

families decorate their living roomswith vases of pretty blossoms,

platters of oranges and tangerines and

a candy tray with eight varieties ofdried sweet fruit. On walls and doors

are poetic couplets, happy wishes

written on red paper.


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Typical house decorationTypical house decoration

in traditional Chinain traditional China


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Festive coupletsFestive couplets

(( ChunChun lian)lian)

Fu DaoFu Dao


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Nian Hua (Nian Hua (

))


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Nian Hua (Nian Hua ( ))


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Nian Hua (Nian Hua (

))


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Surplus Through theSurplus Through the

YearsYears


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Gong Xi Fai ChaiGong Xi Fai Chai

((Wishing You ProsperityWishing You Prosperity

and Wealthand Wealth))


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Paper CutsPaper Cuts


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Food DecorationsFood Decorations

There are many objects thatsymbolize good fortune.

Candied melon - growth and

good health

Red melon seed - dyed red to

symbolize joy, happiness, truthand sincerity

Lychee nut - strong family

relationships

Cumquat - prosperity (gold)

Coconut - togetherness

Peanuts - long life

Longnan - many good sons

Lotus seed - many children


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FlowersFlowers

Flowers symbolize

rebirth and new

growth. Without themthere will be no

formation of fruit.

Therefore it is

essential to have somein every household.


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New year eveNew year eve

dinnerdinner Dumplings (Dumplings ( Jiao zi)Jiao zi) Sweet Rice Pudding (Sweet Rice Pudding ( --

nian gao)nian gao) Steamed-bread (Steamed-bread (

man tou)man tou)

Whole Fish (Whole Fish ( Yu)Yu)Others


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DumplingsDumplings

(( JiaoJiaozizi

S t RiS t Ri


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Sweet RiceSweet Rice

PuddingPudding

(( NNian gao)ian gao)


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Steamed-breadSteamed-bread

(( man tou)man tou)


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What Does a typical Re-What Does a typical Re-

union Dinner Look Like?union Dinner Look Like?


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Chinese new year onChinese new year on

postage stamppostage stamp


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What we do afterWhat we do after

dinnerdinnerCards and board gamesCards and board games

FireworksFireworks (Not in(Not inSingapore)Singapore)

Watching televisionWatching televisionshowsshows

Visit temples & offerVisit temples & offer

prayersprayers


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Fire CrackersFire Crackers

Ne ear e e arietNew year eve variety


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New year eve varietyNew year eve variety

showshow


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Dragon Dance


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Hong baosymbolizes luck

and good fortune.The red stands forfire to ward offevil, and the

money insiderepresents goodluck money.


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This is atraditional hongbao. The topcharactermeansHapiness, the

other fourmean Yourevery wishes

will be


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This hong bao hasfish in the

background. Thecharacters meanthat you willhave abundance

(of things) everyyear.


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Custom

Hong bao aregiven to younger

generations byelderly family,relatives,neighbours, or

friends.


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New Year GreetingsNew Year Greetings

Lunar New Year is also the time forsocializing. People usually wear new

clothes and go out to visit and greettheir relatives and friends, so thestreets are filled with a lot of cheerfulpeople. The greeting and visiting can goon for 15 days, and some may be up toone whole month


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Happy Lunar New YearHappy Lunar New Year

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