A new baby brings with it an avalanche of new traditions to decipher; just when the poor parents have recovered from the onslaught of wedding traditions comes the new baby customs. In Chinese custom, parents announce the new baby by sending red eggs to family and close friends. An odd number of eggs signifies a boy; even number for girls.
According to the
Chinese Zodiac, every day of the calendar
year has meaning, and the date of any event is hugely influential on its outcome.
So it’s no surprise that followers of the Zodiac take birthdays very seriously:
if a boy is born in the Year of the Tiger, instead of the Ox, say, he may end
up a bullfighter and not the doctor his parents were hoping for. For birthday
recipes, please refer to
Zodiac Recipes.
Tea Ceremony
Learn the timeless art of preparing tea, an honored ritual that dates back thousands of years in China.
