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Year of the Tiger - Chinese New Year 2010 and Other New Year Observances

When we speak of the New Year, the date that comes to most people's minds is January 1st the date that many of the old Roman calendars as well as the modern Gregorian and Julian calendars use as the start of...

23 comments    life fun new year
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Chinese New Year

The New Year's celebration is major celebration in the Chinese year. Preparations begin twenty-two days prior to the New Year and continue for fifteen days. Because the New Year is based upon a lunar (moon)...

4 comments    family holiday china
Singapore Orchids for Chinese New Year93

Chinese New Year Flowers and Plants in Singapore

Flowers and Plants arrive in abundance when Chinese New Year (CNY) in Singapore and among the Chinese communities in Asia approaches. Flowers are usually imported from China and neighbouring countries. ...

19 comments    shopping flowers plants
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Favorite Rituals on New Year’s Eve

Rituals on New Year’s Eve is performed by millions of people every year by making resolutions and setting goals to do thing better in the New Year. These rituals have been created over the years perhaps...

13 comments    entertainment travel holidays
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Chinese New Year Custom of Lai See Gifts

Lai See is the custom of giving a gift of money in a special red envelope during the New Year's celebration. In the Chinese culture red is a lucky color. Both red and gold (which represents wealth) are...

5 comments    family children gift
Peach blossoms symbolize growth, prosperity, long life and romance83

Chinese New Year – Flowers and Fruit

As the Chinese New Year begins, homes blossom with traditional flowers and fruits. In addition to the decorative and festive effect, the fruits and flowers convey a rich and symbolic message. Each one has a...

2 comments    food holiday holidays
New Year Greetings82

How and Why Do We Celebrate New Year ? - Traditions and Celebrations Around The World

It is the start or advent of a new year for those people who follow the Gregorian calendar. According to this calendar it is celebrated on January 1st every year. It marks the end of one year & the beginning...

9 comments    new year new year day
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Chinese baby gender chart

As legend would have it, the Chinese Baby Gender Chart was buried in a royal tomb over 700 years ago. Legend says that this chart is 93-percent accurate and this chart is currently on display at the Beijing...

41 comments    pregnant chinese new year
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Wok cooking: A guide to buying and cooking with a wok

Wok cooking is one of the healthiest ways to cook. Here you will find advice on how to choose your first wok, how to take care of it and some basic recipes to get you started on Oriental cooking.

11 comments    food cooking chinese food
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Chinese New Year Recipes

China's Chinese New Year is the country's most important holiday. It starts on the first day of the new year that has a new moon, which tends to be a different date each year, and ends fourteen days later on...

3 comments    recipes china chinese food
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