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Kid-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year

Yesterday marked the beginning of Chinese New Year celebrations around the world.

by POPSUGAR Moms

Yesterday marked the beginning of Chinese New Year celebrations around the world. The holiday, which can last up to a month, celebrates the beginning of the new year according to the lunar calendar. The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac are associated with each year, with the ox assigned to this year. Teach your tots about this fun and festive holiday with some of our favorite foods, books, clothing, and crafts that recognize the Year of the Ox and help introduce your lil ones to another culture.

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Baby Bump: Chinese Lunar Calendar

When you're pregnant, everybody makes his or her predictions on what you're having.

by babysugar

When you're pregnant, everybody makes his or her predictions on what you're having. I had waitresses ask me to stand up and turn around so that they could make their best guesses. Once, a homeless man told me I was having a boy. He was so convincing that I almost believed him.

But what most people believe to be the best indicator of gender, other than an ultrasound, is the Chinese lunar calendar. There isn't just one Holy Grail to reference so they can vary on calculating factors but all in all, they are pretty much the same. Based on a women's age at time of conception and the month she conceived, the calendar will tell you if you are having a boy or girl. While it's clearly not foolproof, it was true for me and so many of my friends.

If anything, it's a fun way to guess your baby's gender before knowing the facts.