Understanding Chinese Little New Year Traditions: Kitchen God Worship, Replacing Deity Images, and Dumpling Making
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The Chinese Little New Year occurs a week before the Chinese New Year and is known as the Kitchen God Festival. It is a time when families prepare for the New Year and honor the Kitchen God. Worshiping the Kitchen God is the most important folk activity during the Chinese Little New Year. Families believe that offering prayers and gifts to the Kitchen God will bring blessings and protection for the coming year.In addition to prayers, people offer candy and pastries to the Kitchen God as a way to please him. Another custom is replacing the old image of the Kitchen God with a new one, symbolizing a fresh start and hope for good fortune. These rituals are deeply rooted in Chinese folk culture and are passed down through generations.
Making dumplings is a delightful tradition during the Little New Year. Families gather to make dumplings together, enjoying both the process and the food. This activity not only strengthens family bonds but also brings joy and anticipation for the upcoming Chinese New Year. Sharing dumplings is a symbol of happiness and prosperity for everyone involved.
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Listening Comprehension- folk
noun
1. the traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community
Synonym: folk musicethnic music
2. people in general (often used in the plural)
e.g. they're just country folk
folks around here drink moonshine
the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the nextSynonym: folkscommon people
3. people descended from a common ancestor
e.g. his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower
Synonym: familyfamily linekinfolkkinsfolkseptphratry
4. a social division of (usually preliterate) people
Synonym: tribe
- god
- kitchen
noun
1. a room equipped for preparing meals
- delightful
adj
1. greatly pleasing or entertaining
e.g. a delightful surprise
the comedy was delightful
a delicious jokeSynonym: delicious
- pastries
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