https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso Jenny, Hunter, Gerrett, Valeria en-us 2017-09-18 16:56:36 UTC 2026-01-22 23:37:23 UTC hello@padlet.com jencon https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188569160 2017-09-18 17:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188569160 hunmun https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188571858 Families are normally based around a good line of men, e.g. the son, father and grandfather are the most important.]]> 2017-09-18 17:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188571858 jencon https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188572866 2017-09-18 17:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188572866 valeriacd02 https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188573523 Family has always been a key component within Chinese society, and many aspects of Chinese life can be tied to honouring one’s parents or ancestors.]]> 2017-09-18 17:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188573523 jencon https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188573589 When a couple is married (usually arranged by the families) the woman goes to live with the groom's family. The woman's family pays 'dowry' for this.]]> 2017-09-18 17:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188573589 valeriacd02 https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188574514 Due to this focus on the family, it was common for the Chinese, even when fully grown with children of their own, to not only remain in or close to their hometown, but also have many, if not all, living generations of a family living under the same roof]]> 2017-09-18 17:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188574514 valeriacd02 https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188575550 The majority of the “five relationships” established by Confucius were directly centered on the family]]> 2017-09-18 17:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188575550 valeriacd02 https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188576357 The Chinese family structure has traditionally been rigid, with elders receiving the largest degree of respect and obedience.]]> 2017-09-18 17:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188576357 valeriacd02 https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188577825 for:]]> 2017-09-18 17:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188577825 jencon https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188579384 In winter they make hot pot, made of many foods put into the same pot to cook into a soup.]]> 2017-09-18 17:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188579384 jencon https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188580684 Chinese people protect their ancestors gives, as they believe the link between the living and the dead is important.]]> 2017-09-18 17:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/188580684 jencon https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189342225 It is based on the belief of reciprocity between the living and the dead. 
 The living have to sustain the spirits of the ancestors and protect their graves. The dead can bring prosperity and good fortune to their living successors.]]> 2017-09-20 14:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189342225 jencon https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189343274 Rituals to honour ancestors are extremely important and must be performed in precise ways. By carrying them out properly, an individual can receive the aid and cooperation of deceased relatives. Misfortune indicates that the proper rituals have not been followed.]]> 2017-09-20 14:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189343274 valeriacd02 https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189344374 If their descendants neglect their ancestors, the ancestor can become a 'hungry ghost'. A 'hungry ghost' is cut adrift in the spirit world and can be vengeful and dangerous. In Ancient China this ancestor worship cult was already in evidence. The same ideas of reciprocity exist. The living needed to sustain their ancestors as the ancestors were able to influence the gods to bring them good fortune.]]> 2017-09-20 14:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189344374 valeriacd02 https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189344536 If their descendants neglect their ancestors, the ancestor can become a 'hungry ghost'. A 'hungry ghost' is cut adrift in the spirit world and can be vengeful and dangerous. ]]> 2017-09-20 14:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189344536 jencon https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189346851 The largest festival — also called the Spring Festival — marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. It falls between mid-January and mid-February and is a time to honor ancestors. During the 15-day celebration, the Chinese do something every day to welcome the new year, such as eat rice and mustard greens to clean the body. The holiday is marked with fireworks and parades featuring dancers dressed as dragons.]]> 2017-09-20 14:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189346851 valeriacd02 https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189351295 2017-09-20 14:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/valeriacd02/o9m3kstc6gso/wish/189351295