Q: How does food play a role in celebrating? A: Food is a big part in celebrating Lunar New Year for my family. We usually eat dumplings and all get together, making an exciting time every year!

Q: Why do you celebrate? A: One, I’m Chinese, but it’s also because I want to join in with my family on the celebration and honor my ancestors. Lunar New Year is also the time for cleansing and hoping for good luck the following year, and I for one would not want to have a bad year ahead of me.

Q: What is your favorite tradition? A: For my family and l, we make food like dumplings and sticky rice balls. These foods usually represent something in life, like […] the longer noodles are, the longer your life will be.

Q: Why do you celebrate? A: I celebrate so that I can gain more empathy and sympathize with those who are not as fortunate to have something to eat. It also allows me to become more down to earth, and gain more spiritual awareness.

Q: What is your favorite part? A: My favorite part of Ramadan is when my family sits together for Iftar. Iftar is the time after sunset when Muslims break their fast with a huge meal, and my mom always makes the best food during Ramadan.

Q: What does Ramadan mean to you? A: Ramadan to me is the time to strengthen your faith, better yourself as a person and spend time with the people you care about. Personally, it’s my favorite month of the year; I love the whole act of it.