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Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 30, 2014 at 2:30pm

Everyone Out There:

I wish for you
12 Months Of Happiness,
52 Weeks Of Fun,
365 Days Success,
8760 Hours Good Health,
52600 Minutes Good Luck,
3153600 Seconds Of Joy...!!!"
"Happy Chinese New Year 2014...

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 14, 2014 at 12:23pm

The 15-Day Celebration of Chinese New Year

The first day of the Lunar New Year is "the welcoming of the gods of the heavens and earth."Many people abstain from meat on the first day of the new year because it is believed that this will ensure long and happy lives for them.
On the second day, the Chinese pray to their ancestors as well as to all the gods. They are extra kind to dogs and feed them well as it is believed that the second day is the birthday of all dogs.

The third and fourth days are for the sons-in-laws to pay respect to their parents-in-law.
The fifth day is called Po Woo. On that day people stay home to welcome the God of Wealth. No one visits families and friends on the fifth day because it will bring both parties bad luck.

On the sixth to the 10th day, the Chinese visit their relatives and friends freely. They also visit the temples to pray for good fortune and health
The seventh day of the New Year is the day for farmers to display their produce. These farmers make a drink from seven types of vegetables to celebrate the occasion. The seventh day is also considered the birthday of human beings. Noodles are eaten to promote longevity and raw fish for success.
On the eighth day the Fujian people have another family reunion dinner, and at midnight they pray to Tian Gong, the God of Heaven.
The ninth day is to make offerings to the Jade Emperor.
The 10th through the 12th are days that friends and relatives should be invited for dinner. After so much rich food, on the 13th day you should have simple rice congee and mustard greens (choi sum) to cleanse the system

The 14th day should be for preparations to celebrate the Lantern Festival which is to be held on the 15th night.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 12, 2014 at 5:31pm

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 12, 2014 at 5:30pm

Jason Meloy 2:54in the evenin' Jan 12
Over the next 2 weeks or so, I will be making posts to honor the Chinese New Year. Being of Asian decent and the oldest grandchild, it is my honorable duty to keep alive many of my families traditions. I thought that i would share this significant time of the year with you, my witchy family. =)

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the first day of the year of the Chinese calendar. In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade. Because of this, the festival is the longest in the Chinese calendar. Because the Chinese calendar is lunisolar, the Chinese New Year is often referred to as the "Lunar New Year".
The Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements. The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days. In order to "catch up" with the solar calendar the Chinese insert an extra month once every few years (seven years out of a 19-year cycle). This is the same as adding an extra day on leap year. This is why, according to the solar calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year.
The source of Chinese New Year is itself centuries old and gains significance because of several myths and traditions. Traditionally, the festival was a time to honor deities as well as ancestors. Chinese New Year is celebrated in countries and territories with significant Chinese populations,including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Philippines, and also in Chinatowns elsewhere. Chinese New Year is considered a major holiday for the Chinese and has had influence on the lunar new year celebrations of its geographic neighbors.
Within China, regional customs and traditions concerning the celebration of the Chinese new year vary widely. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are celebrated as a family affair, a time of reunion and thanksgiving. The celebration was traditionally highlighted with a religious ceremony given in honor of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the household and the family ancestors. It is also traditional for every family to thoroughly cleanse the house, in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and to make way for good incoming luck. Windows and doors will be decorated with red color paper-cuts and couplets with popular themes of "good fortune" or "happiness", "wealth", and "longevity."
The sacrifice to the ancestors, the most vital of all the rituals, united the living members with those who had passed away. Departed relatives are remembered with great respect because they were responsible for laying the foundations for the fortune and glory of the family.
The presence of the ancestors is acknowledged on New Year's Eve with a dinner arranged for them at the family banquet table. The spirits of the ancestors, together with the living, celebrate the onset of the New Year as one great community. The communal feast called "surrounding the stove" or weilu. It symbolizes family unity and honors the past and present generations.
Other activities include lighting firecrackers and giving money in red paper envelopes.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 12, 2014 at 5:18pm

As seen on Chinese zodiac calendar, 2014 is going to be the Year of the Horse and will end on the 18th of February in 2015.

Meaning of Year of the Horse 2014


According to the Chinese calendar, when it comes to fortune, 2014 would be a better year for those people who were born under The Year of the Horse. The previous years on the life of a Horse might be filled with financial struggles and love life issues, but as for 2014, some things will change on his life. If the Horse will become financially independent, his money situation will become better and better. Horses are naturally lucky when it comes to money resources and career. All that is needed is for him to do is to rightly manage some aspects in his life.

As shown on the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2014 is the year where Horses will be prone to health issues specifically those conditions that target the lungs. They are more likely be involve on accidents too. To counteract such bad luck, Horses are suggested to donate blood.

As for clothing, the lucky colors to wear this year are purple, blue and grey. To add up luck, you can wear wooden pendants or beads along with your stylish get ups. Horses lucky numbers are 7,3,2.

Horse people are energetic, intelligent and are commonly physically strong. They like to stay at peaceful places. They are very good when it comes to communicating with other people around them, thus making them sociable and they are quite friendly too. Horses love crowded places as well as entertainment. Because of the Horse natural friendly characteristic, he is loved by many.

An individual who is burn under the Year of the Horse loves to be involved on charity events and is always wanting to build his own humanitarian projects. He also likes to venture on career. He does not want to stay working with one company for a long time yet, he will serve his bosses with all his best. On making life decisions, the Horse could be stubborn yet they also have their own earthy sides.

Relationships for Year of the Horse 2014

When it comes to love, Horses easily fall, and they typically get their hearts broken. It was already mentioned in the beginning that Horses are more likely to have money issues. What makes it hard for them on financial aspect is the way they manage their money. They typically over spend for entertainment and fun and to help others. They are not materialistic, yet, spending money to them is practically nothing but just to get whatever is there in front of them. At times they could be dependent, but when there is nothing left to hold on, they can make their own strategies to solve the problems.

Horses could be arrogant during those times where they are doing chores under pressure. They could multi-task, but in between doing the work, they tend to get scattery, resulting to unproductiveness and pending tasks. They are also very strict when it comes to regulations. If you are working with a Horse (or has a boss who has Horse as his zodiac sign), you will notice that they will try to instruct you to do your works the way they do their own tasks. Watch out for they could be impatient at times.



Horses are trustworthy individuals who will not let you down during your down times. As a friend, they will be there to cheer you up and they’ll even take you to great places just to ease out your sadness.

You will not regret hanging along with a Horse as a friend or as a lover. He will be there for you as long as you need him. He is very unselfish and is willing to give you all his support. He is also practically fun to be with and you can expect no dull moments when you are with him. He will take you to great places and will introduce you to every friend he know of. He will try to make you feel like you belong in his own world.

Source:chinesenewyearin

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 5, 2014 at 7:36pm

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 4, 2014 at 2:31pm

THE
WOOD HORSE
January 31, 2014 – February 18, 2015
THE CHINESE ZODIAC includes suggestions to improve luck
and happiness by incorporating auspicious selections into your
life regarding diet, daily activity schedules, home décor, and other
choices. Here those which will attract the favor of the Wood Horse
and enhance success this year.
Colors
– coffee brown, ebony, and purple
Music
– the human voice: chanting and choir music
Crystals
– topaz, beryl
Drink
– red wine
Fragrance
– wildflower
Tree
– white birch
Flavor
– sweet and sour
Lucky Number
– 8
Flower
– narcissus
Food
– vegetables
Spice
– cloves
Herb
– parsley
Motto
– “I Control”
Western Astrology Correspondence
– Gemini
Direction
– South
Season
– spring, summer
Lucky Hours
– 11 AM to 1 PM
Animals
– horses, donkeys, wild cats
Metal
– silver

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