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Chinese New Year even seems to have influenced New Year’s festivals outside East Asia, in countries such as Iran. Across over four thousand years Chinese New Year has picked up a series of legends and traditions, such as “Nien,” a ferocious dragon which, the ancient Chinese believed, eats people on New Year’s Eve. As Chinese Catholics, it is important that we continue to put God at the centre of our lives and existence, while at the same time, fully immersing ourselves in our rich history and culture, and this venerable and wonderful practice of observing the beginning of the new Lunisolar Year, the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year (CNY), also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. The date of Chinese New Year is determined by the Chinese calendar, based on a combination of lunar and solar movements. This is why CNY falls on a different date each year. This year, it falls on 12 Feb 2021. We can give it to one another while reminding each other that success comes from the Lord (Psalm 75:6). As for Chinese New Year goodies such as barbecued pork, pineapple tarts (pineapple is called “ong lai” which means “may good luck come to our homes”), melon seeds, fizzy drinks, to name a few, let us remember to give thanks, enjoy them and eat them in moderation (1 Corinthians 10:31). Ancestors: While Chinese Christians will worship the one true God rather than their ancestors, that hardly means that they dishonour or neglect their family ancestors or even the ancestors of the faith. Scripture clearly calls us to respect those who came before us, and to honour our parents (Ex 20:12). Chinese New Year Prayer. Almighty God, Sermons on Chinese New Year. Sermon for Chinese New Year 2023, preached by the Reverend Jacob Ng at St Nicholas’ Anglican Church, Floreat. 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 lunar calendar. The Chinese generally have adopted the Western calendar since 1911, but the lunar calendar, based on astrology and the cycles of the moon, is still used for festive occasions such as the Chinese New Year. Astrology is one of China’s most ancient philosophies – perhaps more than 3,000 years old. For many of us, Chinese New Year is a time to relive rich memories of the past, celebrate the present, and hope for the future. In preparation for the festivities, we’re busy decorating our houses with red: red paper, red lanterns, red clothing, red firecrackers, and of course getting ready to hand our hong bao (red packets) full of money to The old has gone. The new is here” (2 Cor 5:17). A new life begins when our sins are washed away and we receive the new life that Jesus gives us. Hence, the Lunar Chinese New Year should remind Christians to put away sinful habits and live the new life, a life that is holy, filled with meaning that comes from living to please our Lord Jesus That is why Chinese New Year is celebrated on different dates each year, like Passover in the Jewish religion, and Easter in the Christian religion. Because of this way of dating, the beginning of Chinese New Year can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. Chinese New Year comes on Thursday, February 19, this year. 18 February 2018 - God Still Loves Me Even When I Fail - Pastor Mark Ng Chinese New Year Sermon Notes - New Creation Church Sermon Notes Chinese New Year is like a picture of grace (undeserved favor) - as a child whose family celebrates Chinese New Year, one wakes up with red envelopes that contain money, has yummy goodies to eat, and only This week sees the arrival of Chinese New Year, the most important holiday on the Chinese calendar. Most of China will shut down for the week as people return to their ancestral homes to celebrate with family. For Chinese Christians, the holiday can often bring them mixed emotions: happiness and And this being the Chinese New Year season, you will be familiar - this is the year of the horse for Chinese. And the Chinese, liking to play puns on their words, came up with this new year wish for the year of the horse - ma shang , which in Chinese means either immediately or on the back of the house. Chinese New Year also seems to have influenced New Year’s festivals outside East Asia, in countries such as Iran. Across the last four thousand years Chinese New Year has picked up a series of legends and traditions, such as “Nien,” a ferocious dragon which, the ancient Chinese believed, eats people on New Year’s Eve. One of my challenges as a Chinese Christian is to decide whether I am a "banana", "mango" or "durian" Christian. There are many dilemmas and landmines as we May God bless you richly this Chinese New Year, with good health, long-life, and a loving family. But most of all, may you know the blessing of forgiveness and a restored relationship with God as you turn to Jesus Christ as your Saviour and King. God bless you this Chinese New Year. 新年快乐！主恩满溢. (Jesus revealed in the Chinese language) Did you know that the Bible mentions the nation of China by name, or that God's plan of redemption through Christ is etched in the Chinese language and characters? Joseph Prince reveals these and other fascinating truths in this special Chinese New Year message. Be amazed as you discover the similarities between the sacrificial ceremonies of the Brace yourselves Chinese New Year, or CNY for short, is coming soon! I’m not sure how you feel about CNY, but for me, it’s a holiday I look forward to every year because of what it means for me: family, friends, angpaos (red envelopes/packets or çº¢åŒ hongbao) and mostly family (Jesus revealed in the Chinese language) Did you know that the Bible mentions the nation of China by name, or that God's plan of redemption through Christ is etched in the Chinese language and characters? Joseph Prince reveals these and other fascinating truths in this special Chinese New Year message. Be amazed as you discover the similarities between the sacrificial ceremonies of the
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