About this episode

This episode explores the history, legends, customs, and meaning behind the Chinese New Year festivities, specifically the Year of the Fire Horse.

It's been 12 years since this initially was 'casted out - which means that the Year of the Horse is back, baby! Now it's the Fire Horse, but Happy Happy to Everyone! 马年快乐! 🔥🐎🧧 This Episode, we take a time-out from the historical flow to take advantage of the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities. We explore the history, legends, customs, and meaning behind this ancient and storied period of celebration. Happy Year of the Yang Wood Horse! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Chris Stewart

Topics covered

• Chinese New Year
• history
• customs
• celebration
• legends

Keywords

• Chinese New Year
• Year of the Horse
• history
• customs
• celebration
• legends
• Fire Horse

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