https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh read the page 23-24 and page 50-52 of the textbook, then answer the questions. And make at least one comments of your classmates' answer. en-us 2017-09-25 05:46:25 UTC 2017-10-18 14:46:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Ornamenttree.png https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/190823514 1) In the US it is customary to offer "housewarming gifts" to your new neighbors when they first move in as a celebration of their arrival, as well as a good way to meet them.
2) Housewarming gifts are traditionally homemade baked goods such as brownies, or cookies. Things such as house plants or small pieces of furniture are also common presents because they "warm the house", hence the term, "housewarming".]]> 2017-09-25 13:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/190823514 https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/190827056 1) These stories sound like those which could be taken from the Bible, which is Christianity's religious text. [Shuihu Zhuan] reminds me of "Les Miserables", a story about the French Revolution.
2) Of all the stories, [Xiyouji] stands out to me because of the specific overcoming of exactly 81 hardships. I am interested because I already know about The Monkey King and would like to know more about the other companions in the monk's adventure.]]> 2017-09-25 14:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/190827056 natascobyfeels https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/190834093 1. In the Unites States, people typically have going away parties for people who are moving far away. These parties celebrate the good times shared between friends, and people moving onto new things. 

2. People give housewarming gifts to welcome people to a new place. Housewarming gifts are usually baked desserts, or even frozen meals to help the moving process go a little smoother.]]> 2017-09-25 14:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/190834093 https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191237807 1. In the United States there aren't many moving traditions. One though is that if you are about to move home you may have a party to celebrate the good memories you've shared in your home and to also celebrate the new move and your adventures ahead of you.
2. People give housewarming gifts to the person or family that is moving. These gifts are typically plants or food.]]> 2017-09-26 13:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191237807 https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191239052 1. Choose an auspicious date on which to move and consult the lunar calendar, which indicates the dates that are good for performing certain activities such as weddings, funerals, moves and travel
2. A pregnant woman should avoid moving into a new home or moving/repairing any furniture in her bedroom, the Chinese believe that the spirit of a fetus is not yet settled and might be scared by the move
3. Lots of food is prepared for the guests and tables are covered with red cloth, as red represents happiness, fortune and prosperity. ]]> 2017-09-26 13:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191239052 https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191239414 1. In American culture, we have going-away parties if we are moving far away, such as another state or country.  If else is moving, we bring them housewarming gifts, to welcome them into their new home. 
2. I would like to receive food or house plants because often times your new house will not have much for you to eat, since you are moving. A house plant would be nice because it would make your new house feel more like a home, and is also good for the air.]]> 2017-09-26 13:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191239414 https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191239754 1. Romeo and Juliet can be related to 红楼梦，because they both discuss marriage and the happiness and hardship that comes with it. It also discusses one sided relationships and how they effect a person's view.
2. The story that sounds the most interesting to me is 西游记。This is because it I think it is interesting that they are resembling animals and taking on their actions and verbalization. ]]> 2017-09-26 13:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191239754 pyarbrough https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191239914 1. Not much is done as far as moving celebrations or taboos go. Generally greeting your new neighbors and being nice to them is the closest I get to a celebration, and there are no taboos as far as I know. 
2. I've moved plenty in my life, specifically 5 different houses in a period of about five years, and I have never given a gift for a move or received a gift for a move, hence I don't know what I would like because I don't know the traditions.]]> 2017-09-26 13:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191239914 natascobyfeels https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191241541 1. These Chinese classic stories seem similar to a lot of the classic versions of fairy tails. A lot of these stories share the same concept of emphasizing the good traits in one character (courage, bravery) and making them the "hero" and the bad qualities (jealousy, anger) and making them the "villain".

2. I found 西游记 the most interesting because the number of 81 hardships was very specific ad interesting. ]]> 2017-09-26 13:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191241541 https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191242099 1. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms
2. The Water Margin
3. Journey to the West
4. The Dream of the Red Chamber]]> 2017-09-26 13:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191242099 https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191242137 1. These Chinese Classics are similar to Western fairy tales and Disney Movies such as Brother Bear.
2. Journey to the West because they have many adventures along the way and have to overcome obstacles.]]> 2017-09-26 13:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191242137 pyarbrough https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191244696 1. Yes, specifically the story of Xiyouji reminds me of a great author named Jules Verne who writes of a genus professor who, in order to discover the rest of Africa, sails in a hot air balloon over and takes 2 others, and they come across many difficulties.
2. I like the sound of Shuihu Zhuan because it focuses on a group of heroes and what happens when officials take them to do their bidding. They lose their ability to live because they are pushed too far.]]> 2017-09-26 13:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/191244696 https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/198246154 1. The only moving tradition I am familiar with is house warming gifts. I have moved twice in my life and both times we have had neighbors that baked]]> 2017-10-18 14:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/198246154 https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/198263415 1. 西游记 reminds me of The Wizard of Oz.  While The Wizard of Oz is much more lighthearted than 西游记 is involves a main character with a goal who meets other characters on the way and together they face different obstacles to all reach the same goal.  At the end they all get something they wanted.
2. 三国演义 sounds like the most interesting to me because I can not think of a comparable western story . It is also interesting to learn a little bit about Chinese history.]]> 2017-10-18 14:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jlu7/8g7yta7251sh/wish/198263415