Many adoptive families choose to celebrate the heritage of their children’s birth country. China, Korea and Vietnam account for large numbers of international adoptions. Those countries, along with Japan and others, celebrate Lunar New Year. This date fluctuates every year but always occurs in late January or in February at the time of the new moon. Some customs common in China include cleaning the house on New Year’s Eve, wearing new clothes New Year’s Day, giving children money in red envelopes (red is the color of good luck), firecrackers and fireworks shows, and parades featuring dragons and the lion dance. … Continue reading →