Chinese New Year Explained: History, Traditions, and Lucky Foods for the Year of the Fire Horse

Описание: Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the oldest continuously celebrated festivals in the world. In this episode, we explore the history and meaning behind the two-week celebration, tracing its roots from the Shang Dynasty to modern global traditions.

You’ll learn the legend of the Nian monster, the significance of the Chinese zodiac and the Year of the Fire Horse, and why red, sound, and food play such an important role in warding off bad luck and welcoming prosperity. We also break down the symbolism behind traditional Lunar New Year foods—noodles for longevity, dumplings for wealth, fish for abundance, and sweets for family unity.

The episode also highlights Lunar New Year greetings and their deeper meanings, the role of Tai Sui and birth-year superstitions, and how Chinese New Year is celebrated across the Chinese diaspora—from Asia to the Caribbean and major cities around the world.

This conversation invites listeners to move beyond trends and aesthetics and engage with Chinese New Year through history, food, migration, and cultural respect.

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