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A Christian pastor shares some points to consider while enjoying time with our loved ones during Chinese New Year. He explains the biblical principles and cultural heritage behind various practices and traditions, and how to maintain a balanced and godly perspective. Chinese New Year is a time of renewal and gratitude, making it perfect for sharing Christian Chinese New Year wishes. Whether blessing church members, children, or family, these greetings bring God’s love and peace. First, the Chinese calendar is measured by different animals and this year is the year of the rooster and like the Jewish Passover Festival, Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, not the solar calendar. This is why Easter falls on a different Sunday every year. During Chinese New Year, almost every home puts banners on their door. How can Chinese Christians celebrate the Chinese New Year with biblical wisdom and cultural sensitivity? This article examines the symbols, traditions and pitfalls of the lunar calendar and the festive practices. The mythical creature is a Chinese symbol of power. 龙马精神 “May you have the spirit of the dragon and the horse.” But the dragon is a symbol of rebellion in the Bible. (Revelation 12:3) To have a way to still greet our family and friends warmly this Chinese New Year, Salt&Light consulted pastors for a Christian spin to traditional How can Christians identify with and honour God during the Chinese New Year celebrations? This web page offers some reflections on the themes of family, spring cleaning, new clothes, feasting, ang pows and ancestors. Lunar New Year Practices & Traditions. Many of the practices and traditions of Lunar New Year focus on how to bring peace and prosperity. The Evangelical Times article: “Chinese new year – a Christian perspective”, written by Jack Sin, expands on many of the common practices and traditions of Lunar New Year. You can read more in-depth The beginning of the lunar year has symbolised the act of starting over with renewed hopes for happiness and prosperity. It is also a time to renew ties with family and friends, through family reunion dinners and social visits. Chinese and many other Asian Christians continue to celebrate the New Year so as to maintain their ethnic identity. Chinese and many other Asian Christians continue to celebrate the New Year so as to maintain their ethnic identity. But while the celebration was traditionally marked by a religious ceremony in honour of Heaven and Earth, the household gods and ancestors, Chinese Christians will celebrate the event from the perspective of their faith in Christ. The Chinese New Year (CNY) is a widely celebrated cultural event around the world, especially in places with significant Chinese population. This festive occasion is steeped in symbolisms and traditions, such as the custom of giving red envelopes (hongbao) containing money for good luck or enjoying special foods which have auspicious meanings. Chinese New Year 2025 celebrates the Year of the Snake with traditional poems that capture the spirit of renewal and prosperity. Here are the top 10 Chinese New Year poems for 2025, blending ancient wisdom with modern celebrations. Understanding Chinese New Year Poetry. Chinese New Year poetry has a rich history dating back centuries. This year again, the beginning of Lent coincides with the start the Chinese New Year. (Year of the Dragon). This coincidence is linked to the fact that the two events are fixed in time according to the lunar calendar.At first glance, the two events seem contradictory: Lent is a This is the legend of the Chinese New Year. However, the Lunar New Year date was fixed in the Han dynasty (about 202 BC–220 AD), with certain celebration activities becoming popular from then on. The custom of burning firecracker bamboo spread to the common people and has continued to this day. It seems that Christian platforms release posts and articles concerning if Christians can celebrate XX festival upon the arrival of a certain Chinese traditional holiday. Now the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, is around the corner. Christian Chinese New Year Banners 基督春聯. Learn the various sayings and their meaning. Free printables of vocabulary lists and banners for decoration or craft. Available in Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese with Jyutping and pinyin. Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year, celebrated this year on February 5) is the largest holiday for many Asian peoples in terms of scale, importance, and family traditions. The name “Chinese New Year” can be misleading, as multiple Asian countries, such as China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore and others, celebrate this This Chinese New Year prayer of blessing using Bible verses is based on the Chinese New Year tradition of celebrating by sweeping clean the old and making way for new fortune and prosperity. This prayer uses some of the common wishes and greetings exchanged on Chinese New Year to form a Christian prayer for spiritual prosperity and well being “It may be a small decorative item that you have on your door or in your home, but for the neighbours and visitors or even people passing by, they represent a witness of the Christian culture and values," said Lilian Zhao on Chinese New Year decorations with a Christian message. Photo courtesy of The Chopsticks Store. Share your videos with friends, family, and the world Look, it is the first page! And it is a beautiful one!" It is always a good quote to remember New Year. But there are other statements that came from a very reliable source that provides us guidance not just during New Year but every day in our lives. That is the Bible and its verses. The Bible offers us verses to start off the New Year.
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