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Because it brings "good fortune" ~ the origins of this reside with the Chinese pronunciation of the word radish (è��é ) which is very similar to fortune (彩é ). A
Also, the "cake" in radish cake when you pronouce it in Chinese is a homophone for "high" and eating more "cake" especially during the New Years or eating "New Year's Cake" will bring your upcoming year "even higher" or better in prosperity, luck or health.
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Why people celebrate Chinese New Year?
people celebrate Chinese new year is because Chinese new year is their tradition.
Why do Chinese people celebrate Chinese new years?
Chinese people celebrate Chinese new year because it is a brand new year for Chinese people (and they want to receive red packets).
Are Chinese people a year behind English people eg. are they still in 2010 until they get to their Chinese New Year?
the Chinese calender is very complex and intricate. technically the Chinese are in the year 4707 until feb 3 or Chinese new year when the year turns into 4708.
How much rice do Chinese people eat every year?
Chinese people eat 88kg of rice a year!
Is Chinese New Year a ritual or ceremony for china?
Chinese new year is an important ceremony for the Chinese people.
What do Chinese people were on the Chinese New Year?
they wear Chinese dragon costumes
What year did hostess cakes start?
What year did hostess cakes come out
Who celebrated the Chinese new years?
The Chinese New Year is celebrated by the Chinese people. The holiday is celebrated worldwide. The Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival.
What do Chinese people celebrate every year?
Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year, Moon Cake, and Lantern festival.
What year is it for Chinese people?
2011
How many people celebrate Chinese New Year in china?
83 percent of Chinese celebrate Chinese new year
Do Chinese people worship Buddha on Chinese New Year?
No, Chinese New Year is not a religious festival; it is a new year based on the traditional Chinese calendar. Not all Chinese are Buddhists, many have different religions ranging from Taoism to Christianity. Therefore, people may worship Buddha on Chinese New Year, but it is not a custom belonging to Chinese New Year, but more of a personal practice of Buddhists.
