The months in the Chinese lunar calendar are based on the phases of the moon. Each month begins with the new moon, and a ...

Bristol's Chinese community has been welcoming in the Lunar New Year by sharing family traditions ... so there's no meat on the table," she said. "I learned to cook the Buddha dishes like mixed ...

The Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year is a major celebration ... Food is laid out on a table as offerings to the ancestors, and deep bows are performed as a sign of respect.