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The Chinese New Year doesn't actually begin or end on a certain day. In fact, it is celebrated throughout the year because it is so dear to the Chinese culture. It is a time where everyone can leave their sorrows behind and start anew with a new look upon life. It is a time where families and friends get together and set aside petty differences. It is a time where even the cats and dogs seem a little more at ease. Most important of all, the Chinese New Year is what the Chinese culture is all about.

When the Chinese New Year arrives, our family has a smaller scale celebration. We purchase special candles and light them in hopes of a flourishing and happy new year. My mother cooks a special noodle soup that stands for longevity and prosperity that is enjoyed by all our families and friends. We make red bean pudding cakes and eat freshly baked moon cakes. By dusk, each of the younger kids are slipped little red envelops filled with money as their reward for being good during the year.

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