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• Calendar & Holidays · Feb 6, 2027

  Lunar New Year 2027: dates, customs, food and greetings

  Every date from Laba to the Lantern Festival, red envelope rules, lucky food and what to say.

• Calendar & Holidays · Nov 7

  Start of Winter: why everyone eats dumplings this week

  What 立冬 lì dōng means, why northern families make dumplings, and how to mark the day at home.

• Customs & Symbolism

  Never give a clock: 10 Chinese gift taboos, explained by wordplay

  Clocks, umbrellas, pears and green hats. The puns behind each rule, and what to bring instead.

• Zodiac · Guide

  The 12 zodiac animals: years, elements and matches

  Every sign from 1924 to 2031, the five elements, the pairings matchmakers checked, and the story behind each animal.