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How to Remove the Paper in a Fortune Cookie Without Breaking It

Whether you want to make a marriage proposal special, or need a unique way to wish someone a happy birthday, using a fortune cookie is a great way to do it. While you might think you would have to...

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Christian Ideas for Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year can be celebrated in accordance with Christian beliefs and with Christian aspects. Meshing the two cultures can create an appreciation and a deeper understanding of both....

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How to Make a Chinese Dragon for a Parade

If you are passionate about the giant, colorful decorations and animals on display at a Chinese New Year parade, consider creating your own dragon to be toted around and animated by a group of family...

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What Is the Lunar New Year?

The Lunar New Year begins the year according to the lunar calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar generally used in Western countries, the lunar calendar is determined by the cycles and phases of the...

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Five Famous Activities for the Chinese New Year

One of the most important holidays in Chinese culture is Chinese New Year, which marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunisolar Calendar. In China, this holiday is known as the Spring Festival, since it...

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How to Make a Decorative Dragon for Chinese New Year

Chinese dragons are thought to have unrivaled power and wisdom, and in Chinese history, they represented the emperors. These powerful and benevolent beasts were not meant to frighten children in scary...

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Rabbit New Year's Crafts

The rabbit is the fourth of 12 symbols of the Chinese Zodiac. Those born under the rabbit sign are compassionate and creative individuals that seek the friendship of others. The most recent year of the...

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Lunar New Year Dragon Puppet Crafts for Kids

The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important Chinese holiday. One of the main events is a parade, where participants dance down the street wearing extravagant silk dragon costumes....

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Games to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year celebrations kick off annually on a different day in January or February, determined by the lunar calendar. Along with such activities as feasts, festivals, fireworks and gift giving,...

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Painting Eggs for the Chinese New Year

Celebrated for thousands of years, the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the oldest Chinese festival, and is a chance to celebrate the new season of spring. The celebration lasts...

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Activities to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

In the Chinese culture, the Chinese New Year is the most important and highly regarded traditional holiday. The event takes place each year in either January or February, beginning on the first day of...

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List of Family Traditions During the Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is among the most significant celebrations in China. The exact date differs from year to year, but the holiday is celebrated in January or February. Upholding traditions on Chinese New...

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Chinese New Year Craft for Preschoolers

Teaching preschoolers about foreign holidays opens their eyes to different cultures in a way they'll enjoy. Even if none of your students is Chinese, they'll love celebrating Chinese New Year. This...

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How to Celebrate Chinese New Year

On the traditional Asian calendar, New Year's Day falls sometime between late January and late February, depending on the year. But in Chinese and many Chinese-American households, the festivities last...

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How to Have a Chinese Auction Fundraiser

A Chinese auction is a cross between a silent auction and a raffle. Patrons buy tickets for a chance to win prizes, then "bid" on specific prizes by dropping their tickets into the baskets for those...

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How to Make a Fabric Fortune Cookie

Fabric fortune cookies -- what a clever and creative way to celebrate Chinese New Year! You can also make these crafty items and use them for almost any occasion. They could be part of the place...

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Quick and Easy Coconut Rice

Creamy coconut milk and zesty lime make everyday rice exotic with hardly anyÂadded prep time. This rice is great as a base for savory stews, and can even be eaten with fresh fruit for an Asian-inspired...

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Fresh and Easy Pork Dumplings

Homemade dumplings are one of my favorite appetizers to serve at parties. When I’m short on time, I’ll stop at the local Asian market and pick up pre-made frozen dumplings, which are fine. But when I...

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Cabbage Cashew Salad with Sesame Dressing

I love the cabbage slaw at Whole Foods. It’s crunchy, sweet and salty at the same time, and quite filling. I experimented a little to arrive at this recipe. It’s not an exact replica; rather, my own...

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