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Hong Kong
Calendarby Mike Murphy
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January begins the year,
But very soon New Year is here.
New Year: the Chinese New Year
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In February each girl and boy
Is heard to say, ‘Kung Hei Fat Choy.’
恭喜發財
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In March the Christians sing and pray
To celebrate their Easter Day.
Christian: the person who believes
God
pray: to speak to God
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We must in April graves upkeep,
Flowers plant and headstones sweep.
grave: the place in the ground where
a dead person is buried
upkeep: look after
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May may bring the first typhoon,
With terrifying fear and doom.
terrify: frighten greatly
doom: destruction; death
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On dragon boats in joyful June,
They bang the drums for wet Wat Yuen.
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Then as the warmer days float by,
We start to melt in hot July.
melt: be heated until turning to liquid
float: drift slowly
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And seek the shade in many ways,
As August brings the hotter days.
shade: shadow
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September sees the lanterns’ light,
As high above, the moon shines bright.
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October comes and Halloween,
When ghosts and goblins may be seen.
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November comes. The year is old.
The nights are long and we get cold.
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Then in December, days of cheer
Bring to an end another year.