2009 is the year of the Ox! It's the sign of prosperity.
The Chinese New Year is the liveliest traditional holiday in China. Since Chinese New Year occurs at the end of winter and beginning of Spring. It's now popularly known as the Spring Festival because it starts from the Beginning of Spring.
Chinese months are reckoned by the lunar calendar, with each month beginning on the darkest day. New Year festivities traditionally start on the first day of the month and continue until the fifteenth, when the moon is full. The 15th day of the Chinese New Year is celebrated as "The Lantern Festival" where lanterns are displayed everywhere and lantern parades are carried out by kids in the streets. In China, people may take weeks of holiday from work to prepare for and celebrate the New Year.
My zodiac is the Rooster, which I always thought was cool as a child. Some of the characteristics are: sociable, hard working, courageous, reckless, creative, dreamers, compassionate, brave, loyal, enjoy singing and music. They like to speak their mind, make great hosts and love entertaining. Roosters have a strong independent spirit, and have difficulties accepting advice.
Christopher's zodiac is the Horse. Iszak's zodiac is the Rat.
What's your Zodiac?
4 comments:
Fun stuff! Hey thanks for your feedback on my blog! It sounds like you are doing a great job with Iszak!
Mine is the Ox, this is my year. Sachiko's is the rat.
I think I am a rat. That never settled well with me. Why couldn't my animal be like a cute little kitten, or a dolphin, or something loveable. Not something you shreik at and want to smother with a broom...
I am a TIGER and so is Bryce. We are fearless! (ya right) ha! Thanks for the congrats. The first year is difficult in the adjusting stage. It has been hard for me joining another family. I am excited for year 2! =)
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