Many years ago, we were celebrating our new office location at work, and one of the employees’ wives brought a Chinese statue for good luck. And that is where it all began. Or at least as best as my memory serves me. My mom started celebrating the Chinese New Year very soon after, and I followed suit (with the kids) five years ago. I think it’s good to celebrate other cultures and traditions with the kids, and expose them to new things, and celebrating Chinese New Year is something that they look forward to every year. Besides, any holiday that is steeped in celebrating good fortune, wealth, and prosperity is definitely something I can wholeheartedly support.
Celebrations began at my office lunch today. Noodles for longevity. Egg rolls for wealth. Check and check.
This year is the Year of the Dragon. This was the centerpiece on the lunch table at work, which I borrowed for our own evening celebration tonight.
The tradition goes, the longer the noodle, the longer the life.
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