Modern CNY Goodies with a Twist

Introduction It is called Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year and it is a major Festival in most Asian countries. It is celebrated by decorating homes, putting up performances and having indulgent food to welcome a new lunar year. The cultural essence of the celebration is captured in the CNY snacks, sweets and conventional...

Butter Cookies: A Universal Favorite in CNY Goodies

Butter Cookies are among sweets and delectable to share during Chinese New Year, there is one that stems from the folks’ taste all over the world. The cookie most cherished and consumed in China, and most importantly during the Chinese New Year celebrations. These crisp, soft and possessing an irresistible texture are arguably symbolic of...

The Evolution of CNY Butter Cookies Over the Years

Traditional butter cookies have been used in Chinese New Year sweet food for many decades. These small cookies originated from China and are generally soft, crispy, and quick dissolving biscuits with butter as the preferred flavoring ingredient in China. Despite the fact that the butter cookie recipe has not significantly changed over the years the...

Traditional CNY Superstitions and Beliefs in Singapore

CNY is the most celebrated festival in Singapore which is colorful and full with cultural and traditional understanding of generations. However, a never exhaustive list of superstitions and customs practiced by the Chinese during CNY include the following: These taboos are very much a part of Singaporean Chinese families to overlook them or even simplify...

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