Chinese New Year: A Celebration for Everyone

From its beginnings as a farming celebration marking the end of winter to its current role as a global party featuring good food, lots of gifts and public parades, Chinese New Year is a snapshot of Chinese culture.

Award-winning author and broadcaster Jen Sookfong Lee recalls her childhood in Vancouver and weaves family stories into the history, traditions and evolution of Chinese New Year. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs throughout.

ISBN-13: 9781459826434

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Publication Date: 01-19-2021

Pages: 88

Product Dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.25(d)

Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

Series: Orca Origins #4

Jen Sookfong Lee was born and raised on Vancouver's East Side, and she now lives with her son in North Burnaby. Her books include The Conjoined, nominated for the International Dublin Literary Award and a finalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize; The Better Mother, a finalist for the City of Vancouver Book Award, The End of East, The Shadow List and Finding Home. Jen was a columnist for CBC Radio One's The Next Chapter for many years. She teaches at The Writer's Studio Online with Simon Fraser University, acquires and edits for ECW Press and co-hosts the literary podcast Can't Lit.

Table of Contents

Introduction
What the Kids Say About Chinese New Year

Chapter One: What Chinese New Year Is All About

• Mythic Origins
• The Not-So-Mythic Story
• How Chinese New Year Changed
• When Politics and Holidays Collide
• Chinese School and the New Year
• Janie’s Story

Chapter Two: How Chinese New Year Spread Around the World

• A Global Community
• Chinese New Year Festivals Through the Ages
• Jen’s Story (Part One)
• Emma’s Story

Chapter Three: How Chinese New Year Is Celebrated Today

• A Public Holiday
• Family First
• The Importance of Color
• It’s Not All About the Money
• Jen’s Story (Part Two)
• Elaine’s Story

Chapter Four: Chinese New Year Celebrations Across the Globe

• Around the World
• A Different Kind of Traveler
• The New Diversity
• Stephen’s Story
• Amanda’s Story

A final word from the author
Glossary
References and Resources
Index
Acknowledgments Show More