February 3rd begins the year of the rabbit and marks the beginning of the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. Although the holiday actually occurs in winter, in China it's called the Spring Festival. Chinese families are gathering for their annual reunion dinner - "Eve of the Passing Year" - the year of the tiger.
I admit the store display prompted me to do a little research - thought I'd share.
thank you for sharing these gorgeous chinese new year
ReplyDeletephotos. beautiful.
i am going to put out some food for the starving and
freezing animals from this terrible blizzard. thanks for
the reminder!
Rita, I have to admit I am not up on Chinese traditions. I get that each year is marked by a different animal...What is the year of the Rabbit? Have a great day! ~ Blessings, Janet
ReplyDeleteAnd a Happy New Year to you my friend! I have been reading that this Year of the Rabbit is supposed to be a very peaceful one, let's keep our fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you!
A peaceful New Year to us all.
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