Pai and Kwan

Even though China has adopted the Gregorian calendar since 1912, its most important holiday continues to be Chinese New Year. This holiday is celebrated on the second new moon after the winter solstice and lasts for 15 days. So today we hope to bring a little bit of the Chinese spirit into your homes with tales from Linda Gorham, Beth Horner, Heather Forest, and Judy Lubin. On today’s episode, enjoy the following: Radio Family Journal: Samwise Gamgee Daily Mix: Cole Wissinger discusses “The Mummy” Story Spotlight: “Pai & Kwan” by Linda Gorham on Common Sense ... and Uncommon Fun! (10:45) Storytime: “Li Chi Slays the Serpent” by Beth Horner on An Evening on Cedar Creek (5:30) “The Useless Tree” by Heather Forest on Songspinner (3:58) - Taoist poem “Lu Helps a Dragon” by Judy Lubin on Dragons from the Sea: Tales from China (12:57)