Why do we eat dumplings during Chinese New Year? When our ancestors hang poetic couplets on their front doors and set off firecrackers, who were they trying to scare away?
The Traditional Chinese Festivals series are packed with information about the different celebrations in Chinese culture. Through interesting dialogue, and a setting based on realistic local living, which are then weaved together via an engaging story line, young readers learn all the little details about each particular festival.
