Chinese New Year is this Sunday, February 10^th.     The day is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays.    In China, it is also known as the 'Spring Festival'.
     On the Eve of Chinese New Year, supper is a feast with families. The night ends with firecrackers.   Early the next morning, children will greet their parents by wishing them a healthy and happy new year, and receive money in red paper envelopes. The Chinese New Year tradition is to reconcile, forget all grudges and sincerely wish peace and happiness for everyone.   

     There are 12 animal signs in the Chinese Zodiac, and 5 elements.

This is a year of water Snake, and all things will be possible.  Saving money and being thrifty should be your top priorities.  Delusion and deception are common in the year of water Snake.  Stay alert!  To gain the greatest benefits from this year, you must control spending and use your talents wisely.  If you are planning to get married or to begin a business partnership, be sure to thoroughly investigate the other person's finances and background before you legalize the alliance.

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