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History of Chinese New Year: Lunar New Year
Reading Time: 6 minutesHISTORY OF THE CHINESE NEW YEAR Chinese New Year is China’s oldest, longest, and most important social and economic holiday. Chinese New Year begins on the first day of the Chinese lunisolar calendar. It starts this year on February 17, though the celebrations continue for around two weeks. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival,…
Read MoreHistory of Australia Day: Ties to the American Revolutionary War?
Reading Time: 3 minutesHISTORY OF AUSTRALIA DAY id you know that the history of European Australia has ties to the American Revolutionary War? When the 13 American Colonies were part of the British Commonwealth, it was convenient for England to transport its convicts to the Colonies. Indeed, it was considered more humane to “transport” prisoners than to execute…
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