All creations are reborn in New Year ’s Day, a Chinese proverb says. It is a celebration of change. The Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year because it is based on a combination of the lunar and solar movements. New Year begins on January 23rd in 2012. It is the Year of the Dragon.
The events that occurred during New Year’s Day may impact your life for the rest of the year so better be careful in your actions. Be selective with what you eat and greet people who will bring you joy. To ensure a prosperous and healthy year, you should enhance and stimulate positive energy flow at home, at your business and at work.
Greet others with "Gung Hey Fat Choy" which means "Wishing You Prosperity and Wealth".
Give two lee see’s to each child. Because happiness comes in two’s, do not just give one. This is your way of passing good luck to the next generation. Business owners also give lee sees to employees and associates.
Wear brand new clothes - preferably in red. Children should wear new clothes with new shoes.
Throughout the New Years season, certain foods are served because they symbolize abundance and good fortune. Besides preparing special dishes, tangerines and oranges are often passed out to children and guests, as they symbolize wealth and good luck.
An important tradition on New Year's Eve is for families to gather together and spend the evening preparing Chinese dumplings (Jiaozi). According to Chinese Culture Guide Jun Shan, it is common to hide a coin in one of the dumplings. Whoever gets the dumpling with the coin will supposedly have good luck in the coming year.
As you prepare for this important holiday, think of the changes you want to make in your life ... perhaps spend more time with your family, reduce your credit card debts or pursue a new interest. Gung Hey Fat Choy ... and Happy New Year!
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