But, I had asked myself, was I ready for the coming Year of the Snake, my Chinese zodiac year? Would these auspicious items ...

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One folk tradition that continues in some homes on ... smother (or "smoor") the fire and rake the ashes smooth. In the morning, they look for some kind of mark on the ashes, a sign that Brigid ...

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Anyone not familiar with the “prosperity toss,” a beloved Lunar New Year culinary tradition, could be forgiven for thinking they’ve just walked in on the world’s strangest food fight.

This custom of showing respect ensures blessings for the new year. “Shousui,” which translates to “after the New Year’s Eve dinner,” is the Chinese New Year tradition of staying awake past midnight.