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过年七天的年俗趣事英语作文
Every Chinese New Year is always represented by one of twelve animals and the Chinese Zodiac chosen by the Jade Emperor centuries and centuries ago.
According to legend, a long time ago in China the Jade Emperor held a great race, the first twelve animals to reach the palace would be the winners. And they would each get a year named after them in their honor.
During the race,the ox was winning, until he had to cross the rushing river, the rat was right behind him and couldn't swim very well, so the kind ox let the rat ride on his back.
As soon as they got to the other side, the rat jumped off and scurry to the finish line to win the race, that's why the first year in the Chinese Zodiac calendar is the year of a rat.
Eleven other animals reached the palace to create the twelve year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac.
It's said that the animal your birth year is named after can shape your personality and destiny.
You might be honest like a dragon or smart like a monkey.
When your animal takes its turn in the Zodiac cycle, legend has it that your year will be full of surprises.
But no matter which animal you are, everyone is excited to honor these ancient traditions, even in modern New Year celebrations.
Today Chinese New Year brings families together all over the world. In fact, billions of people travel back to their homes and families in China to feast on a delicious reunion dinner with plates and plates of homemade food.
Many of the foods like egg rolls, noodles and shrimp mean something special.
Egg rolls symbolize wealth for the coming year, because they look like bars of solid gold.
Changming noodles shouldn't be cut, because long noodles symbolize health for a long life.
Shrimp symbolizes happiness, because the Mandarin words for shrimp and smile sounds very similar.
As part of the festivities lucky red envelopes called Hongbao are passed out to children as well as unmarried adults.
In Chinese culture the color red symbolizes luck, in order to receive the red envelopes, well wishes are given to the elder.
Money is inside each envelope to bring prosperity and good fortune in the coming year.
During all 15 days of Chinese New Year, it is a time to reflect on the pasting year and celebrate the future.
Bright fireworks light up the sky, and huge parades wind the streets until the final day of the new year celebration.
The Lantern Festival when thousands of bright lanterns glow in the night to bring good fortune to all.
No matter where you live you can join the festivities, whether it's one reunion dinner with your family or 15 days of celebrating togetherness.
Chinese New Year is open to everyone.
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2022-07-07
