Chinese New Year is almost here. On January 23, 2012, why not join millions around the world who are welcoming the Year of the Dragon.
A few customs to help PREPARE for the New Year, and to ensure a prosperous and healthy year are:
- Clean your entire home and put away all your brooms and brushes.
- Pay your debts.
- Resolve difference with friends and family. (What a really great idea!)
When I illustrated Celebrating Chinese New Year: Nick's New Year, I was fortunate to be invited to the home of a Chinese American family. They shared the customs they follow with me, and posed as models for my illustrations.
Here is one of the illustrations from the book.
illustration by Cheryl Kirk Noll
The text says, "Everyone gets a haircut and wears new clothes."
This book was written by Rosa Drew and Heather Phillips, illustrated by Cheryl Kirk Noll, and is still available.
"Celebrating Chinese New Year: Nick's New Year"
