Traditional Holidays

Are you confused about the Chinese traditional “Hong Bao”? What’s the meaning of a “Hong Bao”? Then how to give a “Hong Bao” appropriately?

A red envelope or red packet (Traditional Chinese: ??; Simplified Chinese: ??; Pinyin: hóng b?o) is a monetary gift which is given in Chinese society. The name comes from the red envelope in which the money is contained. It is called lai si ?in Cantonese.

Fireworks originated in China some 2,000 years ago. The most prevalent legend has it that fireworks were discovered or invented by accident by a Chinese cook working in a field kitchen who happened to mix charcoal, sulphur and saltpeter (all commonly found in the kitchen in those days). The mixture burned and when compressed in an enclosure (a bamboo tube), the mixture exploded.

New Year's Wood Block Paintings are a type of picture pasted on walls and doors during Spring Festival , the most important traditional Chinese festival.

The majority Han Chinese have long followed the tradition of eating Laba rice porridge on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.

The Spring Festival is the oldest and most important festival in China , celebrating the earth coming back to life. It is a day filled with special events, foods, and festivities.

The Lantern Festival (or Yuan Xiao Festival in Chinese) is an important traditional Chinese festival, which is on the 15th of the first lunar month, marking the end of celebrations of the New Year.

Chinese New Year may be China 's biggest excuse for a party, but it's not the only one. There are many Chinese holidays throughout the year, and most have their own special celebration food.