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Chinese New Year 2009 - The Year of the Ox

January 26, 2009 is the beginning of the Chinese New Year celebrations. January 26 is the day in the western Gregorian calendar that marks the beginning the the year of the Ox in the Chinese calendar. As...

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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...

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Lai-see Money, Brand New or Good as New Banknotes

Lai See is the custom of giving a gift of money in special red envelope during the Chinese New Year's celebration. (See Chuck's hub: Chinese new year custom of Lai See Gifts) In Hong Kong, it's a tradition to...

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