Chinese New Year January 26

The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm, and modest. Like their animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in their work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint.



Expect a year of more harmony and peace in inter-national relationships and a year for healing and cure and relaxation from the turbulent time the world has experienced since 2001. It is a time for rebuilding and reconstructions from the damage brought by war and natural disasters, and the financial tsunami of 2008, and also a time to seek peace settlement and to narrow the differences between different culture, religious believes and begin to care for one another, and make some achievement in solving the global warming issue. It is a year of pure earth element and the theme for this year should be caring for our planet earth.


Need some celebration ideas?

1. Clean house! It is important to "sweep away" your bad luck before the new year. But don't clean in the first few days or you will be sweeping away your good luck!

2. Decorate with the lucky color red. Hanging ox papercuts on your door is a popular way.

3. Serve festive foods. An easy one would be oranges to signify wealth and prosperity. Chinese dumplings is another good idea.