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Wednesday, February 01, 2023

2023 Jan 22 nd Sunday Lunar New Year

 

The Year of the Rabbit Lunar New Year 2023 is an exciting time of celebration and reflection for many communities around the world. This annual festival marks the start of the lunar calendar and is celebrated by millions of people, particularly in Asia, where it is considered one of the most important cultural events of the year.
In Chinese culture, the rabbit is associated with gentleness, kindness, and good luck. People born in the year of the rabbit are thought to be intelligent, cultured, and refined, and are believed to be lucky in love and finance. The rabbit is also a symbol of peace and prosperity, making the Year of the Rabbit a time of hope and joy for those who celebrate it.

During the Lunar New Year, families come together to celebrate with feasts, gift exchanges, and traditional activities such as dragon and lion dances, fireworks displays, and temple visits. Children receive red envelopes filled with money from their elders, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Homes are decorated with red lanterns and other decorations, and people wear new clothes to mark the start of the new year.

The Year of the Rabbit is also a time to reflect on the past and make plans for the future. Many people use the occasion to think about their goals, both personal and professional, and to make resolutions for the coming year. It is also a time to reconnect with loved ones, to offer forgiveness and to heal old wounds, and to start the year with a clean slate.

The Year of the Rabbit Lunar New Year 2023 is a time of hope, joy, and reflection, and is celebrated by millions of people around the world. Whether you are born in the year of the rabbit or not, this festive time is a wonderful opportunity to connect with loved ones, to reflect on the past, and to make plans for the future.

The lunar year is based on the cycles of the moon and falls on a different date each year, usually between January 21st and February 20th. The Year of the Rabbit 2023 is expected to begin on February 10th and will continue for 15 days, ending on February 25th.                                                  


          
 The Year of the Lunar Rabbit 2023

In the year of the Lunar Rabbit,
Graceful and peaceful is its habit,
With gentle hops and soft white fur,
This symbol of longevity is a blur.

Ears perked up, eyes bright and keen,
The Rabbit brings abundance and serene,
With its calm and tranquil ways,
It brings harmony to all its days.

So let us embrace the Lunar Rabbit's charm,
And welcome in a year of peace, not alarm,
May hamony and prosperity be our guide,
As we journey throught the year with pride.



Let's us Sing to our heart contempt this very New Year Song..!

New Year Joy Song 

Verse 1:
The clock strikes twelve and the fireworks fly
The old year's gone, the new one's alive
With hope and dreams, we raise our glass
To a new beginning, a fresh start at last

Chorus:
Let's sing a song of new year joy
With love and laughter, nothing to annoy
Let's dance and cheer, let our hearts soar
With the promise of a brand new year once more

Verse 2:
The past is gone, the future's unknown
But together we'll face it, we're not alone
With every step, we'll make our way
Towards a brighter tomorrow, come what may

Chorus:
Let's sing a song of new year joy
With love and laughter, nothing to annoy
Let's dance and cheer, let our hearts soar
With the promise of a brand new year once more

Bridge:
Let's leave behind the hurt and pain
And start anew, with love to gain
Let's make memories, to last a lifetime
As we welcome the new year, with joy and pride

Outro:
So raise your voice and sing it loud
A song of new year joy, we're singing it proud
With open hearts and open arms
We'll embrace the new year, with all its charm.

兔年春天到,喜气洋洋满天空。
红灯笼高挂,鞭炮声四起。
家人团聚,祝福传递。
香喷喷的食物,欢乐让人忘却所有烦恼。

兔年不仅带来快乐气氛,还带来了家庭价值观。
我们一起吃饭,聊天和分享快乐时光。
亲人的笑容温馨,家人的聚集带来快乐。
通过这个节日,我们更珍惜家人,更爱我们的家。
农历新年是一个纪念家庭,爱和幸福的节日。

农历新年也是一个继承传统文化的机会。
我们可以通过吃除夕晚餐,观看龙狮舞,穿传统新年服饰来维护传统。
这些传统不仅是一种文化,还是情感的联系。
它们将我们与历史和文化相连,使我们永远不忘根。
农历新年是一个继承和传承传统文化的机会。

农历新年也是一个开始新一年的机会。
这是一个展望未来,制定新目标和作出新决策的时刻。
这是一个放下过去,拥抱新生活的机会,开始新的生活,创造新回忆的机会。
农历新年是为我们自己和周围人创造更美好未来的时


Translated to English

The Rabbit Lunar New Year has arrived, with joy filling the sky.
Red lanterns are hung high and firecrackers ring out.
Families gather and blessings are exchanged.
The fragrant food brings happiness and makes us forget all worries.

The Rabbit Lunar New Year not only brings happiness but also brings family values.
We eat together, chat and share joyful moments.
The smiles of our loved ones warm our hearts and the gathering of family brings happiness.
Through this holiday, we cherish our family and love our home even more.
The Lunar New Year is a holiday to commemorate family, love and happiness.

The Lunar New Year is also an opportunity to continue traditional culture.
We can maintain tradition through activities such as having a New Year's Eve dinner, watching dragon and lion dances, and wearing traditional New Year attire.
These traditions are not just a form of culture but also a connection of emotions.
They connect us to our history and culture and ensure we never forget our roots.
The Lunar New Year is an opportunity to continue and pass down traditional culture.

The Lunar New Year is also an opportunity to start a new year.
This is a moment to look forward to the future, set new goals and make new decisions.
This is a chance to let go of the past, embrace a new life and start anew, creating new memories.
The Lunar New Year is a time for us to create a better future for ourselves and those around us.

A red packet (also known as a "red envelope" or "红包 hongbao" in Chinese) is a traditional gift given during the Lunar New Year, particularly in East Asian countries such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore. The red color of the packet symbolizes good luck and fortune, and it is typically filled with money as a symbol of prosperity and well-wishing for the recipient.
Red packets are typically given by older generations to children and younger people as a sign of respect and good wishes for the coming year. The act of giving and receiving red packets is seen as a way to bring good luck and happiness, and it is considered an important part of the Lunar New Year celebration.
In addition to being given among family and friends, red packets are also commonly given at work and in business settings, where they are used to build and strengthen relationships between colleagues, clients, and partners.
Overall, the red packet is a central part of the Lunar New Year celebration, and its meaning represents hope, happiness, and good fortune for the coming year.


Red Packet 
红包 Poem

A Red Packet filled with luck and joy,
Given with love, a special token to employ.
It symbolizes good fortune and wealth,
Bringing happiness, peace and good health.

The color red is bold and bright,
Bringing positive energy, warding off any fright.
It's a sign of happiness, good luck and love,
From one heart to another, from up above.

In the Lunar New Year, the tradition holds,
Red packets are exchanged, their stories untold.
It brings families together, bridges the gap,
Creating new memories, cherishing old tales to wrap.

So let's share the love and happiness it brings,
And spread the joy with all good things.
Here's to a year of love, peace and prosperity,
With a Red Packet, a symbol of hope, love and unity.