Happy “Year-pass Eve”
Tomorrow, January 26, 2009 marks the year 4707 on the traditional Chinese calendar. 2009 is the “The Year of the Ox” according to 
infoplease.com and ancient Chinese legend Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. He announced that the people born in each animal’s year would have some of that animal’s personality. Those born in ox years tend to be painters, engineers, and architects. They are stable, fearless, obstinate, hard-working and friendly.
Traditionally Chinese New Year is a time of family reunion and celebration. Use the resources below to learn more about the various traditional celebrations and gifts given during this, the most important of all Chinese Holidays.
Chinese New Year at Wikipedia
Chinese New Year -The Year of the Ox
What to serve at your Chinese New Years Party