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"Kung Hei Fat Choi!" or "Happy New Year!" - the great festival of the Chinese speaking world. It is unknown exactly when and how this event began, except to say that with China's 5000 years of history, not being able recall the beginnings of such celebrations can be well understood.
In contemporary China, the New Year celebration is known as the Spring Festival and is considered one of the most important events in China. This important occasion carries with it certain obligations for people preparing for the New Year. All disputes must be resolved, so that the New Year can begin with a clean slate. Spring cleaning is done, so that the house can greet the New Year clean and tidy & all clothes have to be cleaned and pressed.
The date of the Chinese New Year is established by the lunar calendar, so the first day of the lunar year marks the date of the Chinese New Year. This places the date of the New Year between late January and early February. Finally at midnight, on New Years Eve, the fun begins!
At the stroke of twelve the New Year is greeted by the explosion of fireworks, bells, drums and gongs. In traditional China, or, Imperial China, the midnight cannonade was designed to drive away evil spirits and so cleanse the infant New Year.
It is at this time, that every city witnesses one of China's most ancient cultural events, the dragon and lion dance. Through the streets of every town and village the dragon, to the sound of fireworks, drums and gongs, snakes his way across China.
The dragon is the most ancient of Chinese cultural symbols and is highly revered and honored by the Chinese people. Unlike in the West, the Chinese dragon is a totally benign creature, the deity of water, rivers and streams and offering assurance from the threat of drought. The lion, the symbol of power and courage, protects and wards off mischievous
spirits.With the tradition of New Years celebration so deeply embedded in the Chinese psyche, no effort is spared in traveling vast distances to bring gifts and spend this important holiday with the family. Known in China as the "Spring Movement", it is, in fact, the largest mass migration on the planet!
The week long holiday is filled with entertainments and special New Year dishes. House window frames and doors are freshly painted and the houses brightly decorated with lights and red lanterns, red being the symbolic colour for wealth and good fortune. Children
receive the traditional red envelope, containing money, quickly spent on treats and sweets!With a major tradition being the exchanging of gifts, the focus of this article is the traditional gift of "New Year" or "Cracked Ice" blue and white Chinese porcelain.
Oriental porcelain was introduced to the West as early as the mid 15th century, when
precious examples appearing in Lisbon, Portugal being the first to acquire trading rights from Imperial China.Prior to this, porcelain, both Chinese and Japanese, was seen in Europe as a mystical substance with almost magical properties, from a place that very few knew of, let alone, had been to. Most information was still based on the visit made by Marco Polo in 1275.
The "secret" of blue and white porcelain is cobalt, a natural mineral ore which gives the blue. Cobalt was then confined to Persia, today's modern Iran. This trade between China and Persia undoubtedly propelled the Chinese decoration of ceramics into a new direction,
with the first truly blue and white porcelain made around 1290 AD.The production of porcelain in China has had a history of thousands of years and is the very reason we call porcelain "China" because that's where it came from!
Not only porcelain, but all traditional Chinese art is filled with symbolic meaning and has always played a highly important role, as with gifts offered for auspicious occasions, like birthdays, births and weddings, with good wishes offered for long life and a comfortable old age.
if we randomly choose just four symbols and their meanings, symbols frequently found in
Chinese art, these could be -:Dragons – a symbol derived from ancient traditions. This celebrated symbol ranks first among all. The five-clawed dragon was reserved for the Emperor from ancient times until the end of the last dynasty. The four-clawed dragon associates with royalty and the three-clawed dragon with the Chinese people.
Bamboo - standing for longevity and courage in adversity. As bamboo is evergreen and because it grows straight, it was a popular symbol for an honest mandarin official.
Bats - the homonym "fu" stands for both "bat" and "happiness", hence the bat is a popular symbol. Five bats shown together signify the Five Blessings: longevity, health, wealth, virtue
and a natural death.Crane -the crane is another longevity symbol as the bird was thought to live for two thousand years. A bird flying or looking towards the sun represents a desire to rise high in the government hierarchy.
In traditional China, New Year, or, cracked ice decorated porcelain was a popular gift with its
message of spring and new beginnings. The decoration consists of a rich blue ground to simulate ice. This effect is produced, sometimes with heavy brush strokes, or fine white lines produced by exposing the underlying white porcelain. This frozen ice ground is broken up by branches of plum blossom flowering on old wood, again, the decoration achieved by exposing the underlying white porcelain. The symbolism here speaks of the winter's ice giving way to the welcome arrival of spring, with budding plum blossom about to break through.Chinese traditional art is filled with symbolic meaning and has always played a highly important role as with gifts offered for auspicious occasions. The gift is one thing, the message is something else!
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Antique Pewter Finish Enchanted Amethyst Candle Lantern
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Royal purple shows its romantic side as it banishes the darkness with its gorgeous amethyst glow. Rich stained glass panels are elegantly offset by ornate cutwork and an antique pewter finish. Weight 1.3 lbs. Iron and glass. Candle not included. 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" x 11 1/2" high.
Features
- Weight 1.3 lbs.
- Iron and glass.
- 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" x 11 1/2" high.

Sea Gull Lighting 8239-965 Lancaster - Three Light Post Lantern, Antique Brushed Nickel Finish-Clear Curved Beveled Glass
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A classic outdoor finial post lantern finished in antique brushed nickel over solid brass with clear curved beveled glass. Fits 3" post (sold separately).Outdoor Classic Finial Post Lantern Top Finished in Antique Brushed Nickel with Clear Curved Beveled Glass. Accommodates Three Lights. Supplied with 6.5'' of wire Clear Bulb recommended for this fixture.
Features
- Finish: Antique Brushed Nickel - Glass: Clear Curved Beveled
- Lamp Type: Candelabra

Smart Solar/Smart Solar 3011WRM1 Solar Scroll Light. Antique brown
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Smart Solar/STI 3011WRM1 Solar Scroll Light. Antique brown
Features
- Casts scroll pattern on any surface
- Automatically illuminates during darkness
- The energy- saving white LED automatically illuminate during darkness
- The replaceable, rechargeable Ni-MH battery gives up to 8 hours of light each night when fully charged.
- On/Off switch to control light

Heath Zenith SL-4144-AZ-A New England Carriage Style 150-Degree Motion Sensing Decorative Security Light, Antique Bronze
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This carriage-style outside wall lamp offers great looks, plus the convenience of a built-in motion detector and dusk-to-dawn sensor. A handy security feature around garages and patios, the motion sensor has a 150 degree, 30 foot range. The design also comes with the Dual Brite two-level lighting feature, which brightens the light output from the light when motion is detected. It comes in an antique bronze finish with panels of beveled glass.
Motion-activated lights are convenient and energy efficient, but they can be a little bulky and awkward to look at-in the driveway is fine, but you wouldn't want to put one on your porch. Unless it's one of Heath Zenith's porch lights, that is. These products give you the best of both worlds, combining motion-activation and traditional lantern design.The SL-4144 is a four-sided New-England style lantern that includes a hidden motion-sensing device. This device will detect movement in a 150-degree radius up to a distance of 30 feet. You can set the light timer to one, five, or ten minutes, and the sensor itself may be adjusted to give you more or less sensitivity (so it doesn't light up every time a car drives by). The weather-resistant antique bronze finish means it's going to look good for a while, too.This model also features "Dual Brite" lighting, which means you can use it for low-level accent lighting in addition to the full-light effect you get with motion-activation. An included timer allows you to set low-light mode for three hours, six hours, or dusk to dawn (an automatic photocell deactivates the unit in daylight).If you're looking to save a little money on outdoor lighting by installing a motion-detector, this is a great option that won't look out of place. Requires one medium-base bulb of up to 100 watts (not included).--Josh DettweilerWhat's in the BoxLamp housing, motion detector
Features
- Antique bronze metal construction with clear glass
- Motion activated night time lighting which detects motion up to 30-Feet away
- Uses 1 - 100-Watt max medium base incandescent bulb (not included)
- DualBrite 2-Level lighting and energy star certified
- Weather resistant finish

Smart Solar 3900kr1 San Rafael Mission Style Solar Lantern
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This beautifully crafted solar lantern brings a pleasant ambience ideal for your patio, deck or garden as a stylish mission style lantern made from all weather material with real seeded glass. No wiring, simply install and enjoy with no operating costs.
Features
- Sits on any flat surface or can be hung using the integrated hanging loop
- Lantern is illuminated by 2 high performance warm white leds in the top
- Pillar candle inside lantern contains 1 amber led for warm glowing effect and is powered by an integral monocrystalline solar panel
- Automatically turns on at dusk and off at dawn
- Battery capacity is good for 8-hour of illumination and are replaceable

Sea Gull Lighting 8037-965 Single-Light Lancaster Small Classic Outdoor Wall Lantern, Clear Beveled Glass and Antique Brushed Nickel
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Antique Brushed Nickel finish Outdoor Light with Clear Curved Glass bound in Solid Brass. Small Classic One Light Wall Lantern in Brushed Nickel Finish and Clear Curved Glass Bound in Solid Brass. Extends: 7'' Supplied with 6.5'' of wire Canopy: Height: 5 1/2'' Width: 4 3/4'' Center of outlet box up: 5 3/4'' Center of outlet box down: 6 1/4'' Clear Bulb recommended for this fixture.
Features
- 1 - Medium A-line 100-Watt maximum bulb(s); bulb(s) not included; clear bulb(s) recommended
- Supplied with 6.5-Inch of wire
- UL listed for wet locations
- Bound in solid brass
- Width: 7-Feet; height: 12-1/4-Feet; height from center of outlet box down: 6-1/4-Feet; supplied with 6-1/2-Feet of wire

Biedermann & Sons Mini Tealight Candle Lanterns, Box of 6, Antique Red
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Bring light to a gathering of friends or family, inside or out, with these six mini-tealight lanterns. Each lantern is 2-1/2-Inch diameter and 6-3/4-Inch tall. Available in antique red or antique brown. Wire with loop for easy hanging. Biedermann and Sons has specialized in unique candles and decorative accessories since 1956.
Features
- Set of 6 metal candle lanterns
- Antique red finish frame with glass walls
- Each lantern holds one tealight candle
- Loop for easy hanging, or sits on any flat surface
- Use indoors or out to add a spot of color and light to any gathering

Lantern Ornament 3", 2-pc Set (Excellent Detail)
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A set of 2 lantern ornaments that come in 2 colors(one color not shown) and have a very detailed antique look. Each lantern comes with a hanger for easy hanging. Made of polyresin. Each lantern is 3" tall.
Features
- Has a nice antique style design
- Includes 2 lantern ornaments
- Very detailed look
- Comes with rope hanger
- Made of poly resin

Designers Edge L-2552AB Ecozone 15-1/2-Inch Dual Eye Motion Activated Coach Lantern, Antique Brass
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Dual Eye Motion Activated Lantern with Beveled glass Weather resistant high quality finish Switchable from motion to dusk-to-dawn mode Adjustable time and sensitivity settings 220 detection zone coverage To be used with or without the tail (included) Energy Star certifiedNote: Sold in packs of 2 or 8 only.
Features
- Weather resistant high quality antique brass finish with beveled glass
- To be used with or without the tail-included
- Adjustable time and sensitivity settings and switchable from motion to dusk to dawn mode
- 220 Degree detection zone coverage
- Ecozone and uses up to 100-Watt bulb - not included

Progress Lighting P5687-20 1-Light Andover Small Wall Lantern with Solid Brass Construction, Antique Bronze
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The Andover collection one-light small wall lantern with solid brass construction, offers a mixture of traditional and country style for a variety of applications. Beveled glass panels allow optimum brightness. Hinged door for easy relamping.
Features
- Antique Bronze Finish
- Clear beveled glass
- Size: 5-1/2-Inch Square Width, 12-1/2-Inch Height Extends 6-1/4-Inch
- Uses (1) 100-Watt medium base bulb
- Progress Lighting has over 5,000 lighting fixtures offered in our catalog, the largest single source for residential and commercial lighting


