Hopping into the Year of the Rabbit

by Jocelyn Yuan SENIOR FEATUfRES WRITER

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, happened to fall on Jan. 22 this year. Usually celebrated for 15 days in a row, this holiday occurs on the first day of the first month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar.

Ranging from lion and dragon dances to red envelopes filled with money, these celebrations are embraced by students and staff alike at RM, who all have something to share about this important holiday.

“The origin of these celebrations can be traced back to the legend of the Nian beast,” freshman Jessica Yao said.