Celebrating Chinese New Year

A new story episode is on the podcast and this one is close to home 😃 🇭🇰 Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a vibrant celebration observed by millions of people around the world. In this episode, we explore the traditions, stories, and joy surrounding this special festival. You may be lucky enough to witness a lion dance or share a delicious meal with loved ones to mark the occasion. This year, we welcome the Year of the Snake!  People born in the Year of the Snake can be very charming, making friends easily with their warm personality. They often listen well and can understand how others feel. The Year of the Snake can be a time for adventures, where you might learn new things and discover hidden talents, just like a snake exploring its surroundings!Perfect for schools or for teaching your children about the festival, this episode dives into the meaning behind Chinese New Year and how it’s celebrated.If you celebrate - what does Chinese New Year mean to you?“Let go of the old, welcome the new, start a new journey, and continue to work hard to complete it.”“CNY is a time to meet up with the family and enjoy welcoming the new year together through lots of celebrations that include fireworks.”“Chinese New Years means the best time of reunion with family and friends. Many people spend their good time to celebrate with each other, and hope everybody will have good fortune, healthy and prosperous year ahead!”A special thank you to Colby for the cover art! Sending love from our family to yours, wherever you are in the world. Happy New Year/Kung Hei Fat Choi!🧧🐍🎉Here are ways to say "Happy Chinese New Year" in different languages:Mandarin Chinese:  新年快乐 (Xīn Nián Kuài Lè)恭喜发财 (Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái)Wishing you prosperity and wealth"  Cantonese:  新年快樂 (San Nin Fai Lok)– "Happy New Year"  恭喜發財 (Gung Hei Fat Choi)"Wishing you prosperity and wealth"  Korean:  새해 복 많이 받으세요 (Saehae Bok Mani Badeuseyo)"Wishing you lots of luck in the New Year"  Vietnamese:  Chúc Mừng Năm Mới“Happy New Year"  Cung Chúc Tân Xuân“Gracious wishes for the new spring"  Japanese:  明けましておめでとうございます (Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu)"Happy New Year"  Thai:  - **สวัสดีปีใหม่จีน (Sawasdee Pee Mai Jeen)** – "Happy Chinese New Year"  Malay:  Selamat Tahun Baru Cina“Happy Chinese New Year"  Tagalog (Filipino):  Maligayang Bagong Taon“Happy New Year"  Indonesian:  Selamat Tahun Baru Imlek“Happy Lunar New Year"  This list highlights the diversity of greetings across cultures and languages while celebrating the joy of Chinese New Year! 🎉🧧