Happy New Year...

...I Can't Believe It's Already 4709!

After La Chandeleur and Groundhog day… let’s talk about Chinese New Year.

Well nothing much to say either… missing the 2-week long of crazy fireworks the most (I still to this day cannot be impressed by fireworks anymore!). If you want to know more about the traditions and haven’t read my previous blog you can find some info here (2009) and here (2008) and here (2007)

So :

新年快乐  

(Xin Nian Kuai Le)

or

您吉祥 

(Nin Ji Xiang)

or

过年好 

(Guo Nian Hao)

We are leaving behing the Year of the Tiger and  entering the Year of the Rabbit.

According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise.