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Even though New Year’s Day is behind us now, Chinese New Year traditions and celebrations are still to come. From special food, to firecrackers and couplets, this special day in the Chinese calendar is full of wonderful activities. Chinese New Year is associated with many traditions, myths and customs. Read on to find out more …
The Chinese zodiac features 12 animal signs which happen in order over a 12 year period. These Chinese zodiac signs date back more than 2000 years. They are commonly featured in Chinese New Year traditions and celebrations. These zodiac signs play a role in Chinese today’s culture and many people feel that the traits of …
Year of the Ox traits are characteristics that are common for those born under the sign on the ox in the zodiac calendar. Are you reliable, conscientious and strong? If so, you may be an ox! The Year of the Ox happens once every 12 years. It played a part in the Chinese New Year …
Today is Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day! It’s the perfect time to reevaluate your New Year’s resolutions or, better yet, get rid of them! How many times have you made New Year’s resolutions just to find that when the New Year rolls around, none of them are complete? If you want to change that habit, …
Successful New Year’s resolutions rely on two things: making the best New Year’s resolution & discovering how to keep New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s Eve is wonderful opportunity to reflect and reset for the coming year. According to a recent study, 74% of Americans set resolutions. However, a much smaller percentage actually follow through on …
Today is Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution Day. Read on to learn how celebrate this day, and get tips for how to keep your New Year’s resolution! Now that we are almost half way through January, it’s a great time to review our New Year’s resolutions. Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution Day gives …
Guy Fawkes Day is also known as Bonfire night and Firework night. It is an annual celebration, observed on November 5, in the UK and a few other places. History of the Gunpowder Plot – Bonfire Night and Firework Night The history of the celebration began in 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested for guarding …
July 20 is National Fortune Cookie Day. This sweet treat with a fortune inside is a popular feature that ends a night out at your favorite Chinese restaurant. It’s not often that we think of fortune cookies in the middle of the year. Other than having them as a treat at Asian restaurants, the little cookies …
This list of lucky New Year foods will start your year off in a tasty way that is meant to bring luck and opportunity to your New Year. Luck and good fortune play a big part in the Chinese zodiac signs. It’s no surprise that the Chinese also consider some foods to bring good fortune. …
This patriotic decoration will add loads of 4th of July Decor to any party table. The easy flower centerpiece can be assembled in just minutes and is perfect for a July 4th BBQ. When I have friends for a get together for Memorial Day or Independence Day, I try to come up with easy ideas …
Celebrate Oktoberfest in style with one of these delicious and hearty recipes. Be sure to add a few pints of beer for good measure! It’s one of the really fun traditions of fall. International and National Days give us a good reason to celebrate. This European holiday is observed in Germany and many Americans also …
Pretty much everything out there has a national day and new things come along each year. September 22 is officially recognized as white chocolate day. And what better way to celebrate this day with one of these White Chocolate Desserts? There are lots of National Days of the year devoted to chocolate. Here are just …
Are you ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I have a delicious cocktail recipe that is perfect for this day. It is called a Michelada cocktail and it’s sort of like a Mexican bloody Mary, but without the vodka. This drink uses your favorite beer instead. Bloody Mary cocktails are fun to tinker with any …
These little Christopher Columbus Jello Boats are a cute snack to send to your child’s school to celebrate Columbus day. Columbus Day Snack: Christopher Columbus Sailing Ships The recipe is simple. Just use blue jello cups, add a skewer (could even be a pretzel for more fun) and add an orange slice. Top the whole …
