A Chinese Handling box for Temple Newsam House, Leeds Child´s
trousers made from a J-Cloth, Lucky Symbol Hanging, Rice packet
Description: Traditional style child’s trousers made from a
J-Cloth Use: Worn by toddlers. The hole in the middle means that
the child does not need to wear a nappy! Lucky Symbol Hanging
Description: Machine embroidered “Fu” character meaning “luck”.
Use: Hung in the house at Chinese New Year alongside characters
for health and long life. Often hung upside down to let the luck
“come in”. Can also be seen at other times of year. Touching the
sign is thought to bring good luck. Background: Chinese New
Year, otherwise known as the Spring Festival, takes place
according to the lunar calendar and is usually in January or
February. It is the biggest festival of the year and a time for
families to be reunited and to honour their ancestors. All the
family gathers for a meal on New Year’s Eve, on a table spread
with new tablecloths and using new chopsticks and dishes.
Calligraphy pictures symbo