Feb. 12, 2021 marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox according to the Chinese calendar. The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle, with an animal representing each year, and the animals, in order, are the: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.Continue Reading
Lunar New Year is one of the most popular and important Asian holidays celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar, which happens to be Feb. 12 this year. Many countries have their own special way of celebrating Lunar New Year. A significant aspect of each country’s culture isContinue Reading
Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in China, comparable to Thanksgiving in America, and has a strong influence in neighbouring cultures to China as well, including the Korean New Year and Tết in Vietnam. It’s associated with many customs. One such tradition is eating traditional foodsContinue Reading
Lunar New Year is just around the corner on Feb. 12, and if you’re like me, you may be wondering how on earth you’re supposed to celebrate it this year. My family has celebrated Lunar New Year ever since I was born, but most of these festivities will have toContinue Reading
Lunar New Year is the beginning of a new year based on the lunisolar calendar, typically occurring around late January or early February. It is the most important holiday in many East Asian countries. While many different Asian cultures celebrate Lunar New Year, each one has its own customs andContinue Reading
New Year’s Day has already passed in American culture, but many Asian cultures celebrate the coming of the new year on the lunar calendar. Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 12 and is a 15-day celebration. Some of the Asian cultural clubs at MHS, such as the Chinese Club, VietnameseContinue Reading
Christmas is a time for celebrating with family and friends, spreading joy, and eating a lot of food. While people may not be willing to admit it, the food is probably the most appealing part—well, to me it is. Christmas food is as richly ingrained in Christmas tradition. Why elseContinue Reading
2020 has been quite a year. Months of quarantine and online learning have made many students look towards the winter holidays to bring cheer and merriment. However, with the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, everyone should consider staying home this year. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, California leaders likeContinue Reading
Thanksgiving marked the beginning of the consumer season, as many businesses prepared for sales throughout November and December. Although COVID-19 halted many holiday traditions, people still shopped in anticipation of the holiday season. Many consumers looked forward to the spectacular deals offered on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, preparing forContinue Reading
This year, it is especially important to keep up the holiday spirit, but it’s also essential for us to stay safe while enjoying all of the festivities. Here are a few coronavirus-safe twists to add to some of your favorite holiday games. First up, one of the most popular holidayContinue Reading
From having to transition to attending class on Zoom to relying on online stores to purchase necessities, the pandemic has had a toll on everyone. With the increase in virus cases, Santa Clara County is now under a Regional Stay-at-Home Order, prohibiting private gatherings of any size. To stay safeContinue Reading
With Christmas around the corner, many wonder how they can maintain holiday spirit even with COVID-19 regulations. To preserve the spirit of merriment, you can help others and give back to the community. Here are five ways to help out this holiday season: You can donate to homeless shelters, soupContinue Reading