Chinese New Year

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6th grade afternoon class with red signs
6th grade morning class with red signs
7th grade class with red signs

This week we are so excited to be celebrating the Chinese New Year. Many classes are participating in activities and celebrations for the Year of the Tiger.  Below is an excerpt about the Chinese New Year. 

"Chinese New Year red envelopes are a traditional gift for children or elderly people during Chinese New Year. In China, the red envelope (money) is called ya sui qian (压岁钱 /yaa sway chyen/), which means 'suppressing Sui [the demon]money'. Those who receive a red envelope are wished another safe and peaceful year.

Generally, on Chinese New Year’s Eve or New Year's Day, young children and grandchildren give their best wishes to their parents and grandparents. In return, grandparents and parents gift their children and grandchildren red envelopes with money, wishing them good luck in the new year.

Parents and grandparents also receive red envelopes given by their grown-up children/grandchildren as a way of sending them good luck, happiness, and health." 

https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/red-envelop.htm

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Polaris Li