Event Brief
China's Lunar New Year Custom of 'Selling Ignorance'
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Summary: Children in ancient China celebrated Lunar New Year by 'selling ignorance', a playful tradition from the North Song dynasty.
WHO: Children
WHAT: 'Selling ignorance' tradition
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: To celebrate the Lunar New Year with a playful routine
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