Xia Qingzi - Chinese New Year Thanksgiving Fest... !new! -

Xia Qingzi (夏晴子) recently took center stage at the Chinese New Year Thanksgiving Festival (感恩嘉年华), a celebration marking the transition into the Year of the Fire Horse in February 2026. The festival, which historically evolved from traditions like the "Star Alignment Festival" to worship the stars for a smooth year ahead, served as a platform for Xia to reflect on her growth and express gratitude for her career milestones. Feature Highlights: Xia Qingzi at the Thanksgiving Fest

The Preparation (One Day Before)

Homes undergo a “Minor Spring Cleaning.” Unlike the thorough sweep before Lunar New Year, this cleaning focuses specifically on the kitchen and the family altar. Old offerings are respectfully composted or buried, never thrown in the trash. Families prepare “Gratitude Wraps” (Xie Bao) – rice paper parcels filled with dried fruits, nuts, and a written note of something they are thankful for from the past year. Xia Qingzi - Chinese New Year Thanksgiving Fest...

The Modern Revival: Why Xia Qingzi is Returning

For decades, Xia Qingzi was nearly extinct. The Cultural Revolution, rapid urbanization, and the dominance of Western and commercial holidays pushed this subtle festival to the margins. However, since 2015, a grassroots movement has been revitalizing the Xia Qingzi - Chinese New Year Thanksgiving Festival. Xia Qingzi (夏晴子) recently took center stage at

A special tea called “Xia Qing Cha” is brewed – a blend of chrysanthemum, goji berries, and ginger. Each family member drinks a cup in silence, reflecting on their personal blessings. Old offerings are respectfully composted or buried, never

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