Chinese New Year is the most important festival in Chinese culture, and this year, the Year of the Rabbit, begins today, 3 February 2011. The festival begins on the first day of the first month in the traditional Chinese calendar and ends with Lantern Festival which is on the 15th day. The origin of Chinese New Year is centuries old and gains significance because of several myths and traditions. Ancient Chinese New Year is a reflection on how the people behaved and what they believed in the most.
We will explore the myths, beliefs and subsequent behaviors that create Chinese New Year this Sunday night when we gather for worship. Because this is also Super Bowl Sunday, we will combine some Chinese and American traditions for our offering and pot-luck dinner. Our offering is two-fold: we'll collect cans of soup for Project Dignidad and also participate financially in the Souper Bowl of Caring.
For our meal, Dick suggests we have Chinese soup in super-size bowls; also feel free to bring anything Chinese and/or anything super - in or out of a bowl.
Sunday, 6 February,
5:30 pm, 618 Locust Street
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