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Happy Chinese New Year! Today marks the start of the lunar new year, and as the world welcomes the Year of the Dragon, we're finding out everything we need to know about personalities born during the legendary animal's year — including those born in 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, or 2000. Curious? From a natural dominance to unwavering loyalty, here are seven compelling qualities of people born in the Read more
Hoppy Lunar New Year! People around the world today celebrated the year of the rabbit with adorable bunny ears and bright colors. The Spring festival, which lasts for 15 days, officially started today. After you check out these celebratory photos from places ranging from Beijing to Manila to Bangkok, find out if you can match the Chinese zodiac sign to its description. Read more
A trip to Oakland's Chinatown reminded me that the Chinese Lunar New Year is only a few days away. The two-week celebration is steeped in tradition (and superstition), and like most holidays, so much of it centers around food — dumplings, turnip cakes, and Buddha's Delight are all staples. Not surprisingly, the holiday is also full of healthy foods like vegetables and fish. The added bonus is Read more
The Year of the Tiger came roaring in on Feb. 14. In honor of the ongoing Chinese New Year celebrations see if you can match some of the other animal zodiac signs to their descriptions. I threw in some cute pics, too! Question 1 of 7Which sign was born to lead and will be stubborn if they're not in charge? The Snake The Dragon The Tiger The Dog Read more
As PartySugar mentioned, this year, Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year fall on the same day, which will make for an interesting celebration. On Sunday, I'll actually be ringing in the Lunar New Year with some close relatives, Chinese banquet-style, so I'm reserving the day before to enjoy with my guy. We're keeping it simple and making his favorite meal together: spaghetti topped with giant Read more
Today marks the convergence of two celestial occurrences. The first event is the first solar eclipse of 2009, which will be visible as a full eclipse from the Indian Ocean to western Indonesia. And the second event is the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated throughout China and East Asia with dances, firecrackers, red and gold decorations, and visits to family and friends. To commemorate this Read more
Welcome to the Year of the Dragon! Whether or not you're of Asian descent, there's no better way to herald fortune in the New Year than with an epic feast that celebrates the Lunar New Year. Here are a few of our favorite foods to celebrate with. Homemade Pot Stickers Classic Pork Dumplings Shrimp Noodle Stir-Fry Soy-Balsamic Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice Pickled Ginger Read more
Happy Year of the Dragon! Today, the Year of the Rabbit comes to a close, as the Year of the Dragon roars in. According to Chinese culture, the dragon — representing power and strength — is the most powerful animal in the Chinese zodiac. Lunar New Year is a holiday full of symbolism, stories, and fun ways to teach tots about another cultural celebration. Click through for festive craft ideas Read more
Happy New Year! On the lunar calendar, today is the first day of the year 4709 and the start of Spring. The day also signifies the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, one of 12 animal symbols designated to each consecutive year. It's said that each person assumes characteristics of the animal from the year in which he or she is born, so we've rounded up the major traits of each Chinese zodiac Read more
Celebrate Chinese New Year by eating in! Though Asian takeout has become a beloved staple in many households, it's fun to get the whole family cooking a different cuisine. With Lunar New Year celebrations kicking off tomorrow, we asked kiddie chef extraordinaire Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and mother of two, to share some of her healthful recipes fit for a year of the dragon fete. Read more
