英文Vocab

Chinese New Year 有關的生字:

Things to do before Lunar New Year

helps mom clean up the house 大掃除
puts up good luck signs everywhere 貼揮春
on New Year Eve, enjoys a big reunion dinner with family members 除夕團年飯
goes to the flower market (e.g. at the Victoria Park) 花市
stays up until midnight to see the new year in and old year off 送舊迎新

Things to do during the New Year Days

watches the lion dance 舞獅
some burst crackers (mainly in old villages in the New Territories) 燒炮竹
wears bright (especially red) clothes, to bring oneself good luck 穿鮮色新衣
eats lots of sweets, melon seeds, and many other fried snacks 糖果瓜子及多種煎炸小食
visits friends and relatives, sends them good wishes 拜年
receives / gives red envelopes with lucky money inside 派/收利是
enjoys the great fireworks display on the Second Day of the New Year 初二晚賞煙花



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Flower markets are an indispensable part of Chinese New Year celebrations. Families head off to the markets in search of auspicious plants and blooms to bring good luck to their homes or offices during the coming year. Kumquat trees, narcissus and peonies bring prosperity, peach blossoms add fire to romance, while tangerine plants with leaves intact help ensure long-lasting relationships and "fruitful" marriages. So, mingle with the huge, happy crowds and enliven your senses for the Year of the Pig!

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2007-11-30 22:44:15 補充：
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Celebration 慶祝
family gathering 家庭聚會
cultural 文化
customs 習俗
special food 特別應節食品
fireworks 煙花
tradition 傳統
parade 巡遊
party 派對
Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節
Chinese/Lunar New Year 農曆新年
Christmas 聖誕節
Dragon Boat Festival 端午節
Lion/Dragon Dance 舞獅/龍
Dragon Boad Race 賽龍舟