Wishing You a Prosperous Chinese New Year
On our calendar, 2015 began just over a month ago but to the Chinese 4713, the year of the sheep, is about to begin. According to China's ancient lunar calendar, the New Year always falls between January 20 and February 20. This year it begins today, February 19. To close the celebration, the great Feast of Lanterns is held on the first full moon of the New Year.
People carry lanterns and join in a huge parade headed by the enormous Golden Dragon, symbol of strength, goodness, and luck. The Dragon has been hibernating since the last festival and will go to sleep for another year when the parade ends.
Year of the Sheep
If you were born in1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, or 2003 you were born under the sign of the sheep.
Sheep personality traits are some of the most popular in the zodiac as sheep are generally kindhearted and make the most loyal of friends.
Also one of the most creative signs, sheep are never happier than dreaming about their next project or innovative idea. In 2015, watch as your efforts pay off as you enter into a prosperous period in which you can really shine, either personally or professionally.
Around the Web, learn more about Chinese New Year celebrations in the U.S. and worldwide, browse festive clip art and e-mail greetings, or read up on holiday customs and folklore.
