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I learned that the Chinese Moon festival is similar to the Chinese New Year.

I made a connection with TJLC, when I was reading about Feng Shui.

I learned that Confucianism has influenced other cultures than just the Chinese culture.

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Big feasts are eaten during the moon festival with moon cakes being a popular treat

The matchmaker picks a couple based on their birthdays and that also determines the day and time of their wedding

Chinese New Year is 15 days long

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1) The moon Festival started because of a legend about a moon goddess
2) I learned that in Chinese new year the animal for 2020 is a Rat
3) I learned that red is the main color for Chinese New Year

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I learned that Chinese marriages are very complex and a matchmaker gets involved. I learned that the Chinese New Year is a very celebrated holiday. Finally, I learned that qipao is a classical dress.

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1) It is called Moon Festival because Shang'e ate a elixir of immortality and went to the moon.
2) Women who are not married by the age of 30 are called leftover women because no one wants them.
3)Feng Shui is used to decide the locations that cities should be built in.

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1.) I learned the moon cakes were first introduced during the Tang dynasty in China.
2.) Red is the main color associated with the Chinese new year, because it represents good fortune.
3.) Confucianism was a unifying force in China, because almost every region of China believed in it.

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1) In the 1920s, Chinese women wore qipao, which is a type of dress that is tight, not flowy.
2) Arranged marriages are to unite two families, making the marriage not for love.
3) Guests give money and gold to the marrying couple as a gift.

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I thought the different fashion senses in different time periods were interesting. I also think that the lunar calendar and how it affects Chinese daily life is interesting.

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I thought it was interesting how their are similarities between the Moon festival, and holidays such a Thanksgiving. It was also interesting that China is not the only culture that celebrated the moon festival, and other East Asian cultures celebrate it.

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1.) Feng means wind and Shui means water
2.) People eat mooncakes during the moon festival
3.) Chinese New Year is celebrated not only by Chinese people but also among numerous Asian countries

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I found it interesting that there is a negotiator in order to make Chinese weddings official.
I also found it interesting how detailed traditional Chinese clothing is.

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Why does Chinese society use a different calendar? Isn't it more confusing since the dates always change?

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Chinese brides have to change their clothes for different activities during the day

Other countries besides China celebrate the Lunar New Year

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1.) I found it interesting that the balance and life force could be affected so drastically simply by the placement of furniture
2.) I also find it interesting that the Lunar New Year began on the new moon and not the full moon

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Something that interested me was the amount of similarities between the Chinese Moon Festival and the Chinese New Year. Another thing that interested me was the extent that Confucianism affected Chinese cultures.

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- Chinese marriages are more based on whether it was meant to be rather than attraction
-It is a long process to go through a marriage in the Chinese culture and it carries great significance
-Fashion in the Chinese culture is very symbolic of the occasion they are attending and class of the person

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I learned that traditional Chinese clothing is made from either cotton or silk. In Chinese weddings, there are small ceremonies that take place a few days before and after the wedding. I also learned that before the Chinese New Year people clean as a sign of getting rid of the old and welcoming the new.

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1) I found it interesting that Hanfu( Chinese dress) looks similar to a traditional Korean dress called Hanbok.
2) I also found it interesting that there are companies in China that help rich Chinese men find their ideal wife.

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1) I found it interesting that parents looked for looks in arranged marriages because i thought they only did it for family wealth.
2) I also found the story of how the Moon Festival came about, and the story about the 10 suns.

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In the legend of how the Moon Festival was created Cheng'he is the only one to drink the elixir yet both her and her rabbit in the video are shown becoming immortal. So, does that mean that Cheng'he might have had the option to bring one person/animal with her and chose her rabbit over her husband?

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I want to know more about how the Chinese new year calendar developed, and why the animals represent different years?

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Do the Chinese/other Asian cultures like to use the Lunar calendar more or the Gregorian calendar.

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I learned about the main food of the Moon Festival, which are the moon cakes. I also learned about the origins of the Moon Festival, which was the legend of the Moon Goddess. I learned that Confucianism is very important to Chinese culture.

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-For Chinese New Year, there are many red festive banners hung around with lucy writing
-Feng Shui means Wind Water
-Cheongsam is the name of the most common dress Chinese women wore

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Why do a lot of Chinese festivals use the Lunar Calendar?

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1 that arranged marriage affected women's rights in Chinese culture 

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1 that arranged marriage affected women's rights in Chinese culture 

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2 there is a dragon and Lion dance
3 Chinese new year lasts 15 days

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1.) It was interesting that moon cakes were made to represent a full moon.
2.) It was interesting that the date of the Chinese New Year changes every year, because it is based on a lunar calendar.

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I found it interesting that moon cakes were the main food of the moon festival. I also learned that the moon festival takes place in autumn.

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The largest accumulation of qi is in the dragon's genitals. The qi flows through the veins of the dragon.

This woman was like "Yo, this thief ain't stealing my drank." Thus, she chugged the elixir and turned into some Moon Goddess. Due to this, the moon is worshipped because of her and for the harvest.

Arranged marriages are diminishing in China due to westernization and a stronger belief in stuff like freedom.

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Why are Chinese marriage ceremonies hosted in the family's home and not a marriage hall?

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-Interesting that wooden doors are the best kind of doors
-Chinese New Year lasts for a total of 15 days

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What are the origins of the Moon cakes?

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1.  Foot binding is breaking a woman's toes to tuck them in, starting at 5-6 years old
2.  People got the right to choose who they want to marry in 1950
3. Chinese calendar follows a Lunar calendar, so Chinese New Year begins in January and ends February the next year

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1. Foot binding gained popularity when the Emperor's favorite concubine bound her feet and danced upon a golden lotus stage.
2. The Moon festival originated during the Tang dynasty.
3. The city of Hong Kong goes out of its way to incorporate feng shui into its construction, even going so far as to hire specialized architects to ensure that their main buildings fit the practice.

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How come wooden doors are the best in a home ??

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Why is fruit eaten during the Moon Festival?

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How were the moon cakes first invented and made?

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- Chinese New year is based on the lunar calendar rather than the gregorian calendar
-Chinese new year is the main holiday for gift giving in the Chinese culture

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your not supposed sweep during the Chines New Year
what the different years mean like a Zodiac signs for us are their years

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1. Law passed for arranged marriage that allows for individuals to choose
2.  Confucianism spread quickly throughout China.
3. When arranging marriages, parents look a lot at financial values.

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1. There isn't really an answer as to why foot binding became extremely popular, except for social pressure
2. Parents still try to find their children suitors in that they always broadcast their children's accomplishments in public

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Why does Chinese new year last 15 days?

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What purpose do the specific color of robes mean in Chinese culture?

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Multiple countries in eastern Asia outside of China celebrate the moon festival.

This dude in Chinese legends shot down 9 suns with arrows. Thus he got elixirs, which eventually his wife drank to prevent a thief from stealing it. That is the origin of the moon goddess.

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what animal am i

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I found that Chinese marriages are not mandatory anymore.
I learned that a lot of people follow Confucianism.

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1. Foot binding is broken up into three standards of quality: golden lotus, which is 3 inches, silver lotus, which is 2 inches, and iron, which is 5 inches.
2. In feng shui, it's considered to be bad luck to place your bed facing the door.

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Why were arranged marriages mandatory back then?

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Did foot binding spread to other countries?

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How were moon cakes first created and what were they first made for? When was the very first moon festival and who was the first person in history to propose the celebration of it?

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What inspired the Emperor's concubine to start binding her feet? Was it the influence from other cultures, or was it just an obscure Chinese practice at this point in time?

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1. Confucius was actually born into a family with wealth, but grew up poor because of his father's death.
2.  During Chinese New Year, people use incense sticks to make their wishes.
3. During the Moon Festival, families come together a celebrate because the whole moon is symbolic of reunion.

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1. I found it interesting that Chinese  holidays have a lot of similarities with other holidays from different cultures when compared.
2. I thought it was interesting that in Confucianism that family members must still protect other family members even when they did something blatantly illegal. (The story about the son who gave away his father for stealing a sheep.)

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1. How was Confucianism able to spread so widely and which aspects of Confucianism appealed most to the emperors who followed Confucianism?

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Before one can plan their wedding, the couple has to go to a registration office and get their marriage "approved".

The date the Chinese New

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In the Chinese Culture, before one can start planning their wedding the couple has to go to a registration office and get their marriage "approved"

The date for the Chinese New Year changes every year.

Moon cakes are pastry's that have filling and are ate during the Mid-Autumn Festival every year

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I found the story about the upbringing of the moon festival interesting. I also found that women in their mid 20s and older are considered as "left overs".

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Why does the Chinese New Year fall on a different date every year?

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1. Moon cakes are a traditional dessert served during the Chinese moon festival. The roundness symbolizes completeness and togetherness, and the moon symbolizes prosperity and reunion.

2. Modern-day Feng Shui is mainly used for interior design by organizing furniture in a space in order to allow a positive flow of energy.

3. Traditionally, marriage was arranged by the groom's family, the bride's family, and a matchmaker.

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1. I thought it was interesting that your birth element and zodiac sign have to do with certain aspects of your personality. Each animal and element is associated with a year in the Chinese calendar.

2. I also thought it was interesting how big of a role the families of the bride and groom play in the marriage process.

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1. How does astrology determine the compatibility of two people before they get married?

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1. I learned about all of the required forms required to fill out in order to get married in China with the arranged marriages.

2. I learned about the different years and what their symbols are and what the Chinese new year means and how it works

3. I also learned about the discrimination of Asian-Americans in the United States throughout the 19th century

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1. I found it very interesting how they Chinese new year is based off of the moon, I always thought it was based off of the sun.

2. I found the extreme boom of Asian immigrants very interesting. The majority came in very large waves and very few came to start something new. They all came for the unskilled labor (gold and the railroad)

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Why is the color red known as lucky, what about the color makes it that special, why not purple or blue?

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1. I learned in Chinese New Year is that it is based off by the moon phase and when it becomes a full moon.
2. I learned that there is a dance for the Chinese moon festival.
3. Confucius had grew up poor even though his family was rich due to his father dying.

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1. Fireworks are lit up everywhere in China during Chinese New Year.
2. Moon cakes are a traditional food during the Chinese moon festival.

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Why is it that the Chinese New year is based off the full moon?

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1. I learned that mooncakes are a desert eaten during the time of the moon festival.

2.  People have to complete a marriage registration application in order to get married in Chinese culture.

3. The circular shape of the moon represents unity during the moon festival.

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1. I really found the marriage decorations very interesting and how the main color of everything is red.

2. How a newly married couple has to bow to the husbands grandma three times

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Why do the Chinese stress marriage so much? They make it seem like marriage is something that is absolutely required in their culture.

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1. I learned that foot binding was a way to ensure women only did domestic work.

2. Designs on clothing could symbolize a position of wealth or power.

3. In traditional Chinese weddings they take pictures before the ceremony.

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1. I found it interesting that foot binding was practiced because it was seen as appealing and sophisticating.

2. How long the marriage ceremonies are and how they have a negotiator.

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Which other cultures share similar customs as China?

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1. I learned how different marriage customs have changed over time
2. I learned the story behind Chinese New Year and the reasons as to why/how they celebrate it.
3. I learned about the different ways you can position your furniture/household items to create more balance within your home/environment.

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1. I found the process of getting married very interesting because of how much it differs from American weddings.
2. I found it interesting how many of the holidays in China have many similarities to other holidays you can find around the world.

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Who was the first one to decide the "official" process it takes to get married?

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1. One of the beliefs of Feng Shui is the idea that the earth is a giant dragon
2. Feng Shui involves eight different cardinal directions, all of which are connected to certain elements and to certain colors
3. Immigration to the US peaked between the late 1800s and early 1900s

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I thought the idea of energy flow in Feng Shui was interesting, especially how it could affect all aspects of your life, like your career or your marriage. I also thought it was interesting how Chinese immigration to the US changed in turn with historical events, like the rise of Communism or the invasion by Japan.

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In what ways have the semi-religious beliefs of Feng Shui merged with other religious or semi-religious beliefs in China?

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I found it interesting that the age of marriage in China is increasing, and the number of women wanting to have children is decreasing. I also thought it was interesting that choosing your own marriage partner only became legal in 1950.

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Since you can practice other religions while practicing Confucianism, is it really a religion? Or is it a just a complex system of ethics with a devoted following?

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1. I connected the morals of Confucianism to the actions of characters of the Joy Luck Club
2. Arranged marriage still persists in Chinese society, and it was reflected in the story of Lindo.
3.Chinese fashion changed as different dynasties came to power, as well as different clothes for minorities

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1. Feng Shui is and art and different things like careers and fame have different colors associated with them.
2. The Moon Festival is celebrated by moon cakes even though depending on where you live they are filled with different things.
3. Arranged Marriages are arranged by parents and many different countries still practice this today.

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I thought it was interesting that in Arranged marriages the parents play such a big role in their children's lives. In TJLC you can see that the mothers want to play a part in their daughters life.
2. In Feng Shui you rearrange things in your home to create balance and a positive environment. In TJLC we can see this same practice when Ying Ying tries to create balance in her house.

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What different countries still practice arranged marriages?