Celebrating Chinese New Year

If you've ever experienced the hospitality of dining at a high end resort or cruise, you know that it is the attention to detail that really makes guests feel special. Once something of a trade...

Dragons have long been celebrated by the Chinese in myths, folklore and festivals as a symbol of the strength and power of their culture. Chinese New Year festivities always include parades with a...

Did you know that 2009 is the year of the Ox? And begins on the western calendar on Monday, January 26, 2009. Those born in 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985 or 1997 were born under the...

Do you celebrate the Chinese New Year holiday? If you do, do you make any crafts in relation to the holiday? Chinese New Year greeting cards are some of the best crafts to make on your own. While...

Want to throw your own New Years Eve Party? Well, here are some cool ideas you can use to start your own perfect New Years Eve Party for 2009.

Nearly every culture has some sort of holiday or festival that revolves around lights like candles, lanterns, or even bonfires. Not coincidentally, most of these festivals seem to take place at...

Full of symbolism and portent, the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival as it’s sometimes called, is an important celebration for a large part of Asia. Here's how you can understand the...

The Togetherness Tray, or Harmony Box as it's also called, is an octagonal or round dish filled with selections of the most beneficial snacks for the New Year. Every item included in the Harmony...

The traditional Chinese New Year celebration lasts fifteen days, and each one of them is dedicated to particular activities. It begins on the first day of the lunar calendar, so the exact date of...