lunes, 16 de abril de 2007

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THE DRAGOON CHINESE NEW YEAR


The Chinese New Year starts in January or February. The celebration last for 15 days and it is a very colorful celebration.
Before the celebration begins, Chinese families clean their houses. They do this to get rid of all the bad luck. Firecrackers are also part of the Chinese New Year. The noise from firecrackers scares away the evil spirits.
Decorations and new clothes are red because red brings joy. People give red envelopes; with money inside, as gifts. Two of the fruit are given color foods; like tangerines, are given as gifts. Two of the fruit are given because odd numbers are not lucky.
Food is an Important part of this holyday. families eat fish, chicken and Jiao zi which are dumplings filed with meat and vegetables. the lantern festival is on the last day of the celebration
The dragon Chinese *New Year is very important for the Chinese families because it represents all what they believe. This is part of their history and their spiritual custom. this festival have some rolls and characteristics that have to be fulfilled because of their beliefs


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