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Chinese New Year

Celebrating the Lunar New Year with 'lucky money'

by Adrian Ma
Feb 5, 2019
Some folks who grew up celebrating the Lunar New Year share their memories of giving and receiving "lucky money" both in person and in digital form.
Some folks who grew up celebrating the Lunar New Year share their memories of giving and receiving "lucky money" both in person and in digital form.
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For many, Chinese New Year is a time to splurge

by Jennifer Pak
Feb 20, 2018
Here is a look at what people in China are buying to mark the Year of the Dog.
The Year of the Dog was celebrated by millions of Chinese people around the world on Feb. 16.
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PODCAST: Seen at South By

by David Brancaccio
Mar 10, 2014
SXSW Interactive is in full swing in Austin, Texas.
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The Chinese New Year: A 2 week holiday everywhere?

by Lizzie O'Leary
Feb 6, 2014
When two weeks leads to two months of manufacturing delays.
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The Street of Eternal Happiness

Celebrating Chinese New Year on the Street of Eternal Happiness

by Rob Schmitz
Feb 14, 2013
Chinese New Year is a time when most Chinese return home to celebrate with their families. We meet one homeless man who spends his New Year begging for change on the Street of Eternal Happiness.
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U.S. Chinatowns lose residents to suburbs

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Jan 23, 2012
As Chinese prepare to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, more immigrants are opting for the suburbs over urban Chinatowns.
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Mid-Day Extra: An economic forecast in the Year of the Dragon

by Kate McGough
Jan 23, 2012
On this first day of the Chinese New Year, some predict the new zodiac sign won't ring in an economic recovery just yet.
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Gong Xi Fa Cai: Marketplace China Bureau Survives Relentless Fireworks Attack

by Rob Schmitz
Feb 3, 2011
I recently reported on the arduous start to the journey home for many Chinese migrants during the New Year holiday. Now that many have made it ho...
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