The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CHINESE FESTIVAL

"THE CHINESE NEW YEAR" IS CELEBRATED ON THE FIRST DAY OF
THE FIRST MOON. IT IS A TIME OF PARTY GIVING, FAMILY
REUNION, AND GENERAL MERRIMENT. THE TRADITIONAL GREETING
IS "KUNG HEI FAT CHOY." ON THIS OCCASION, WE HAVE
TO WEAR NEW CLOTHES, SHOES, AND HAVE FLOWERS AND FRUITS
IN OUR HOME, WHICH WE BELIEVE WILL BRING PROSPERITY
AND GOOD LUCK TO THE FAMILY.

Data entry tech comment: ALWAYS BETWEEN JANUARY 21 AND FEBRUARY 19--K. LOESER.
CK SPRING
CN[ KNUFF, JEAN

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM

Date learned: 02-24-1968