Chinese New Year

FULL DISCLOSURE: A note from the author: If you've ever wandered through the streets of a Chinese city during Chinese New Year (or any Chinatown in the world during Chinese New Year) and wondered why there are so many stands selling oranges and pomelos, cans of abalone, and flowering plum or pussywillow branches, this is the book for you. You'll discover that this is a festival unlike any other as many of the activities and symbols have origins in ancient myths and even more modern word plays and puns. I've tried to record this special holiday in simple, easy-to-read language with lots of references to both classical and modern Chinese practices to enrich the experience for anyone who finds themself in a country celebrating this wonderful holiday.