As a first generation Chinese-American, my parents celebrated all the major Chinese holidays. Out of all of them I had always loved Chinese New Year the best. It lasted the longest (15 days), and we always ate delicious food. During my childhood I noticed the preparations my parents made to celebrate Chinese New Year, but did not always fully understand why these traditions existed. Truthfully, I probably didn’t even care that much since I was more interested in playing with my toys or watching cartoons. Now as a mother of a toddler, I realize how important it is to maintain my Chinese...