Year of the Rabbit

February 3rd, is the Chinese New Year.

It is predicted to be a year of harmony and good fortune, a year to catch your breath and calm your nerves! 2011 is also referred to as the Year of Hope and the Year of Learning to Flow.

Here are some suggestions:

1-Write in big lettering: happiness, wealth, health. or whatever else you’d like to attract in 2011.Write it on RED paper, cut it out and place on your windowsill.

2-Wear something new on New Year’s Day, to symbolize new beginnings. Red is a popular color as it represents joy, virtue, truth and sincerity. Often, candies, cakes, decorations and many things associated with the New Year are colored red. The sound of the Chinese word for red, is “hong/hakka/hoong” which also means “prosperous”. Therefore red is an auspicious color and has an auspicious sound.

3- Decorate your home or business with plants such as chrysanthemum (longevity) or narcissus (prosperity), plum blossom (good luck). A Kumquat plant placed near the front entrance welcomes prosperity and abundance.