Are you ready for the Tiger? Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year) is fast approaching! The most important of Chinese holidays, it signifies the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring. The festival lasts for 15 days and is a time for family and friends to gather, eat, give gifts, and celebrate. Many superstitious traditions are followed:
- A thorough house cleaning before New Yearโs Eve will sweep out all the bad from the past year.
- Foods that bring good fortune will be prepared.
- The color red will be everywhere to bring good luck, happiness, and prosperity.
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The Chinese Zodiac
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Chinese New Year follows the Chinese Zodiac and is based on twelve animals. While variations exist, legend has it that over 2000 years ago, the Jade Emperor summoned all the animals of the universe to a Great Race to select twelve personal guards. The results also determined the order of the animals in the calendar cycle. Theย ratย finished first followed by theย ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog,ย andย pig.
You Are A Tiger…
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if you were born inย 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010,ย orย 2022.
In the Chinese Zodiac, tigers are the king of animals and the center of attention. They are born leaders, bold, confident,ย andย competitive. Tigers areย well-likedย andย charmingย but tend to beย stubbornย andย unpredictable. They like toย do things their wayย andย dislike being told what to do, but they areย generousย and are known to help others. Tigers are compatible with Horses, Dogs, and Pigs. They are not as good with Oxen, Snakes, Goats, and Monkeys.ย
If you are a Tiger, does this mean this is your lucky year?ย Sorry, but no!ย Itโs actually the opposite of what you may believe. Your animal year is not your best year. However, with your โgo big or go homeโ attitude, you may fair better than others during their animal years. You could also give your luck a boost by knowing yourย lucky numbers (1, 3, 4)ย andย lucky colors (blue, green, orange). Make note that yourย unlucky numbers are 6, 7, and 8. You should probablyย avoid the color brownย while youโre at it. (Sip! packaging and drinking chocolate areย notย brown, by the way!)
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So What Does Year Of The Tiger Mean For The Rest Of Us?
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The Year of the Tiger will be one ofย big changesย andย pursuits of passions. Donโt be afraid toย take risks, but remember the pandemic still lurks around us. Rediscover your sense ofย adventureย after the tiresome Year of the Ox. Are you a Horse, Dog, or Pig? Lucky you! This is your year to shine.
We Wish You All The Best For A Healthy, Happy, And Prosperous Year Of The Tiger!
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Don’t Forget Your Loved Ones!
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