Last week, I wrote about the lunar new year and the proliferation of all kinds of Chinese charms which supposedly bring in good luck and fortune for the year ahead.
If he can manage to stay mum, President Barack Obama should have a decent year ahead. Natural disasters will take a break, save a few earthquakes. And, real estate could very well bounce back. At least, that's what the Chinese calendar has to say about
This year’s declaration of Chinese New Year as a holiday provides an example of ongoing cultural change, especially around Chinese and Filipino culture. Many Chinese practices, such as the use of firecrackers and the display of round fruits, have long been incorporated into Filipino new year celebrations, but newer practices still seem to be making [...]