Fireworks are used to drive away the evil in China- It's believed that the person who launches the first fireworks of the New Year will obtain good luck. Lisa Have fun!
Month: January 2017
Legend of Chinese NewYear
China HighLights Page for more info- The Legend of Why New Year Is Celebrated Celebrate Chinese New Year Chinese New Year's Day is called Guo Nian (过年) in Chinese, which can mean 'celebrate (a new) year' or 'overcome Nian'. The character 年 (Nián) could mean a 'year' or 'the monster Nian'. In ancient times, there [...]
Bookmarks
Year of the Rooster 2017 bookmarks Something fun to do with kids - bookmarks to share with friends.
Red Envelopes
It's a custom to give out red envelopes out during the holiday. Filled with lucky money. So here yours filled with wishes of health and prosperity. Lisa
Chinese New Year
Tracing the Tiger -book link Delve into a world steeped in tradition and superstition After her parents become infected with the Red Death, Lucy Yeoh flees to Malaysia seeking answers. Everything in this closed-off section of the world is paradise--from the lush tropical climate to her sexy new neighbor, Sheng...who just might be delusional. [...]
Gong Xi Fa Cai – Jan 28th
Rooster is the tenth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The Years of the Rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029... Rooster is almost the epitome of fidelity and punctuality. For ancestors who had no alarm clocks, the crowing was significant, as it could awaken people to get [...]
National Chocolate Cake Day
Let them eat cake- Happy Birthday Cards I'am making using this cute Unity stamp set. Lisa
Review of Power Game
Description #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan is “one of the best storytellers around” (RT Book Reviews). Find out why as two lovers surrounded by greed and corruption discover there’s no telling whom you can trust—or who will come out on top... When members of a United Nations joint security force are taken [...]
House updates
My house is a house with a long history. My Dad was raised here and this house has a long history in town. As the weather changes -I'am thinking spring - A cheap update paint color updates. Red for the front door -for good luck.And thinking about new kitchen colors. Lisa
Everette: The English Dragon Release Day & Giveaway
Cassie had just arrived in Danburn’s territory and she knew as a dragon she had to report to him. Whether she liked it or not, she’d gone from one ruling male, her father, to another. Being a femal… Source: Everette: The English Dragon Release Day & Giveaway
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