Archive: Jan 2020

Americans tend to make the same resolutions year after year. According to Business Insider, there are New Year’s resolutions that are so popular that they end up on just about everyone’s list. If you’re headed to the Holy City this winter (and don’t want to blow your resolutions), we’ve got a few hotspots that will…

Chinese New Year is upon us! It’s time to clean out your closet, get some red envelopes, and start making some dumplings. Chinese New Year in Charleston doesn’t see the most over-the-top celebrations in the country, but there’s also a tribute to Chinese-American culture here. No matter what your Chinese zodiac symbol, you’ll find a way to ring in the new year (and find a little extra good fortune) in the Holy City. Understanding Chinese New Year Chinese New Year (unlike the Western New Year) marks the start of the new year according to the Chinese calendar. The date changes annually, but it generally falls in January or February.  This year it is on January 25, 2020. It’s also often referred to as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival — depending on what part of China you’re from.  History…