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Lunar New Year

The Year of the Rooster: How does Chinese Zodiac Work?

The start of the lunar year is getting closer, and millions of people around the world have already started getting ready for one of the biggest celebrations: Chinese New Year. This January 28th denotes the beginning of the Year of the Red Fire Rooster, as defined by the Chinese zodiac cycle. But what does it really mean to all of us?

Chinese astrology has been around for thousands of years and it is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy and culture. It’s based on the belief that both living things and objects have a purpose in this world, and achieving harmony is the most important among them. The Chinese also believe that everything has its own energy which can be either male – vibrant and outgoing called “yang”, or female – quiet and subdued, called “yin”. Yin Yang energy plays a key role in Chinese astrology and determines common traits and potential for compatibility between the animal signs.

How does Chinese Zodiac Work?
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Celebrate Chinese New Year 2016

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No Monkey Business…

Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year or Chinese Spring Festival) is fast approaching making it the perfect time to celebrate with family, friends and colleagues at work. This year of the Fire Monkey, the ninth animal in the cycle, begins on February 8th 2016 according to the Chinese calendar. Risk, strategy, learning, change and progress feature prominently in a Monkey Year. Astrologists predict that 2016 will be perfect time to create change. This is will be a year of adventure, discovery, questions and answers, when luck can strike at bizarre times and fortunes can turn in the blink of an eye. With the Monkey’s enthusiastic energy, anything can happen, plans can succeed and risks are minimal because they are rewarded. Under the influence of elemental Fire and the Monkey’s fixed element of Metal, it’s an era of building, creating and forging ahead.

Make sure your loved ones start their year off right with wonderful gifts for Chinese New Year that will lift their spirits and bring good luck. We have decadent wines that will compliment any toast, delicious sweet treats for those with a sweet tooth, and decadent gourmet gift baskets to make sure even the busiest ones on your list have time for a delicious meal.

There’s still time to guarantee delivery by Chinese new Year anywhere in the world, but you must complete your order by February 4, 2016. As always, we will accept last minute orders and do our best to deliver your gifts as quickly as possible if they’re sent in after the cut-off date. Use code GBOCNY16 and save $8 on your gifts until February 8, 2016.

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Chinese New Year Symbols: All You Need to Know

Chinese New Year also known as Lunar New Year, is one of the most significant holidays in China and the rest of Asian world. This 15 days long festival occurs between January and February. This beautiful festival is the time to welcome longevity, wealth and prosperity. During the holiday Chinese people spend time with their dear ones, honor elderly members of the family, pray, and exchange Chinese New Year Gifts.