The Chinese New Year – the lunar year of the “Earth Ox” – begins on Monday, January 26th 2009. The Earth Ox (there are four other types of Ox) is believed to be dependable, patient, methodical and calm. Ox persons are born in 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985. The Ox is a lover of stability, a great traditionalist and a homemaker.
Celebrations can continue for up to fifteen days until the full moon on the 9th February 2009 and include traditional customs such as discarding old things, spring-cleaning, getting a haircut, and repaying debts before New Year’s Day. Most important of all is the family reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve. We are inviting family and good friends at our home for a relaxed evening of (lots of) food & drinks – we expect around 50 people of all possible nationalities.

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