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Chinese New Year (Wood Rooster) - February 9, 2005

February 9, 2005

The Year of the Wood Rooster – 2005
By Brenni Larson
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2005 is the Year of the Wood Rooster. The Rooster is yang
(active) energy, and its symbol is the Sun. The crowing of
the Rooster symbolizes success and fame. Roosters are also
known to ward off evil.

On New Year’s Eve a feast will take place to honor the past
and present generations. This feast is called “surrounding
the stove” and symbolizes family unity. (The stove
symbolizes wealth in feng shui.)

At midnight on New Year’s Eve, every door and window must
be open to send out the old year, and welcome the New Year.

The New Year’s Day energy will set the tone for the rest of
the year. Refrain from foul language, or bad words. Do
not lend money, or you will all year long. Don’t use
scissors or knives, because you will cut off fortune. Wear
red, a happy and bright color, to bring a bright and happy
year. Give children money in little red envelopes for good
fortune.

How is the Chinese New Year determined? The second New
Moon, after the winter solstice, is New Year’s Eve. New
Years day starts with the first day after the New Moon,
February 9, 2005. 15 days later the New Year ends with the
celebration of Lantern Festival.

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