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The Lunar New Year dates from 2600 BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
The Lunar New Year dates from 2600 BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
Because of cyclical lunar dating, the first day of the year can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. On the Chinese calendar, 2007 is Lunar Year 4704-4705. On the Western calendar, the start of the New Year falls on February 18, 2007 — The Year of the Pig.
If you were born in 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983 or 1995 - you were born under the sign of the pig. Like the pig, you are highly regarded for your chilvary and pureness of heart, and you often make friends for life. For pigs in 2007, any recent setbacks or obstacles can be overcome so look forward to a year in which to really shine, either personally or professionally.
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Famous people born in the Year Of The Pig include Lucille Ball, Humphrey Bogart, Thomas Jefferson, Ernest Hemingway, Alfred Hitchcock, Mahalia Jackson, David Letterman, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
On the Web, check out 2007 Chinese New Year celebrations in the U.S. and around the world, festive clip art, e-mail greetings, and learn more about the Chinese zodiac, traditional folklore, along with food & recipes surrounding a traditional Lunar New Year or Spring Festival...
Chinese New Year for Kids & Teachers - Fun for everyone at this first-rate resource including links to top holiday history and food sites, plus lesson plans for teachers...and festival-related crafts, coloring pages and clip art for the kids.
Chinese New Year - Great intro, with brief descriptions of traditional celebrations slated for all 15 days of the New Year or Spring Festival, plus more on traditional Chinese New Year foods, decorations, taboos and superstitions.
Lunar New Year in Taiwan - An engaging read, and beautifully illustrated with tales of the origins of the festival, holiday dishes, gift exchanges, the dragon and lion parade, rituals and superstitions.
Chinese New Year: Chinese Calendar - One stop browsing to learn more about the zodiac, the 12 animals that govern specific years, an online tutorial of Chinese calligraphy, a New Year banners how-to, New Year graphics, and lots more.
Chinese New Year Greetings, E-Cards - A colorful collection of animated and Flash greetings, Spring Festival, and Happy New Year cards.
Chinese New Year Clip Art - New Year banners in English/Chinese and related holiday images
Lunar New Year Parades & Events Worldwide:
Chinese New Year Global Gala
Hong Kong
Singapore
Sydney
London
New York
Melbourne
Toronto
Los Angeles
Brisbane
San Francisco
Korea - Seollal is celebrated with traditional rice cake soup and a trip to the shore or mountains to see the sunrise on the first day of the New Year.
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Chinese New Year Recipes
Spring Rolls
Steamed Dumplings
Chinese Sticky Cake
Shrimp with Cashew Nuts
Steamed Whole Bass with Black Bean Sauce
In some areas of China it's a popular custom to give oranges because in Chinese, the word "orange" sounds like "Ji", which means "good luck". People present oranges to their friends and relatives to express their respects and good wishes for the coming year.
Chinese New Year Global Gala
Hong Kong
Singapore
Sydney
London
New York
Melbourne
Toronto
Los Angeles
Brisbane
San Francisco
Korea - Seollal is celebrated with traditional rice cake soup and a trip to the shore or mountains to see the sunrise on the first day of the New Year.
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Chinese New Year Recipes
Spring Rolls
Steamed Dumplings
Chinese Sticky Cake
Shrimp with Cashew Nuts
Steamed Whole Bass with Black Bean Sauce
In some areas of China it's a popular custom to give oranges because in Chinese, the word "orange" sounds like "Ji", which means "good luck". People present oranges to their friends and relatives to express their respects and good wishes for the coming year.
