Happy Lunar New Year!

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Happy Chinese New Year!
Wishing You that the New Year be a Messenger of
Happiness, Joy, Peace and Prosperity,
Fun, Love and Luck.
May this New Year bring you Wealth, Longevity and Good Fortune!


While rats may not have the most outstanding reputation as animals in the West, the characteristics associated with the Chinese Zodiac sign are very positive. So should this be your Chinese zodiac sign, take heart. You are in good company. 
Mozart, William Shakespeare, T.S. Eliot, Rosa Park, Milton Friedman and Mark Zuckerberg were all born in the Year of the Rat.

In Chinese culture, rats are used to symbolize wealth and surplus. Traditionally married couples would pray to these rodents hoping some of their reproductive success would rub off on them. Rats are found all over the world and regarded in the Chinese zodiac as being smart and nimble with plenty of vitality and enterprising spirit.

Personality
People born in Rat years are said to share some of these characteristics. Being optimistic and energetic they win over many friends. They are kind but can be poor communicators, which means they can inadvertently seem brash. They are not the reticent people they might seem, and although they are very excitable they can control their high spirits but will fight for their beliefs whatever the circumstances.
Financially they like saving and can be stingy. However, their love for hoarding will sometimes cause them to waste money on unnecessary things.

Lucky Things
Numbers 2 and 3.
Colors Green, Blue and Gold.

Unlucky Things
Numbers 5 and 9.
Colors Yellow and Brown

Source: South China Morning Post.

If you happen to be in the Los Angeles area you have many opportunities to celebrate in the coming days. All the shopping centers and public spaces will host events. 
The 121st Official Golden Dragon Parade will take place in Chinatown on February 1st, from 12:00PM to 4:00PM.
Please see a complete list of events on DiscoverLosAngeles.com

Happy New Year!

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