Welcome Water Rabbit

  The Rabbit year is an especially favorable & mild one, following the more exciting year of the Tiger! 

I'm a Tiger, & my Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes says: "A happier year for the Tiger. Some good news is forthcoming, love & business affairs look rosy. There are still some obstacles, but (s)he will surmount them with little difficulty, & will be quite content with (her) achievements." This is also a good year for those born in Oxen and Snake years - so welcome! 

In general, a Rabbit year brings "A congenial time in which diplomacy, international relations & politics fare well. We will act with discretion & make reasonable concessions without too much difficulty. Money can be made without too much labor, our life style will be more languid & leisurely. A temperate year with an unhurried pace." 

My grandkids enjoy rolling oranges across the doorstep - I  look forward to doing that in Rose Cottage! Another favorite is receiving red envelopes with dollar coins, which i began when they were little. 

Little altar

Today the Asian Heritage Society, Oregon Cultural Trust and several local business are hosting a Lunar New Years celebration - I am excited to join the festivities.  Since the mid 1800s, Oregon has been home to Asian Americans, and it's good to honor that heritage and learn more about the traditions.  

Blessings on your year! May it indeed be congenial, prosperous & leisurely!

Comments

  1. Angie - Muses of a MomJanuary 21, 2023 at 10:26 AM

    What fun traditions for the grandkids! And let's hope that the forecast for this year comes to pass, we could use it!

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    1. NadyaJanuary 22, 2023 at 2:22 PM

      They are fun traditions - I hope so as well - we sure can use a gentle year!

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  2. MarthaJanuary 21, 2023 at 1:06 PM

    I find it interesting to learn about customs from different heritage and these festivals sound so exciting!

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    1. NadyaJanuary 22, 2023 at 2:25 PM

      Isn't it? I loved the talk on Asian (especially Chinese) presence in our county over the last 160 years at the Lunar New Year festival. It was wonderful to celebrate with the larger community.

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