Chinese New Year : a celebration for everyone

Summary: "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."--

Record details

ISBN: 9781459826434 (softcover)
Physical Description: print
86 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, 2021.
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

General Note:	Previously published: 2017.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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 -- Resources -- Index -- Acknowledgements.