Monday, January 23, 2012

Chinese New Year 2012

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Today marks the start of the Chinese New Year, the year of the dragon  If you are wanting to celebrate here are some ideas to decorate your home for the festivities ::

  • Decorate your home in red, the Chinese color for good luck.
  • Peonies symbolize love, affection and beauty and are know in China as "flowers of riches and honor."  Float the peonies in shallow bowls down your table to create and easy centerpiece.
  • String a flower garland to ornament your mantels or doorways.
  • Line your walkway with traditional Chinese lanterns to draw light and luck, along with your friends and family, straight into your home.
  • Foods like whole fish, noodles and mandarin oranges are considered lucky foods, so eat or gift these foods as much as you can on the New Year.  
Wishing you a year of great happiness and prosperity!



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