This year, the Chinese New Year falls on the same day as Valentine's Day. 2010 is the Year of the Tiger; people born in this year are thought to be sensitive, caring, and given to deep sympathy. The zodiac cycle repeats every 12 years in the lunar calendar. To find out what animal sign represents the year in which you were born, click here. Even if you aren't Chinese, you can incorporate a celebration of the Chinese New Year into your Valentine's Day celebration.
In China, the color red symbolizes good luck, which works out well since it's the color of both romance and Valentine's Day in the United States! Show your love with these V-Day and Chinese New Year-themed trinkets and cards, or make an Asian-inspired dinner for your loved one.
Our favorite Chinese recipes:
Chinese chicken salad
Lacquered baby back ribs
Chicken with broccoli and bamboo shoots
Beef, mushrooms, and glass noodles
Pashmina, Pier1.com; fortune cookie pendant, Etsy.com; Year of the Tiger tags, Etsy.com; bracelet, Etsy.com; luck/love card, Zazzle.com
-- Lauren Le Vine
Feb 04, 2010
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