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Get Ready to Celebrate Chinese New Year..The Year of the Dog

Reblogger Roy Kelley
Industry Observer with Retired

The Chinese Zodiac has a 12 year cycle and people born in: 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and this year, 2018 are also known as dogs.  Anyone born in these years is believed to be communicative, serious and a very responsible worker. 

Original content by Sally K. & David L. Hanson 57026-90 Broker

   We are fascinated by the Chinese Culture and have a number of clients past and present of Chinese heritage and are mindful of the holidays that they celebrate.   Such colorful festivities they have to mark the new year which will begin on February 16th.  It is the Year of the Dog. The date for Chinese New Year changes from year to year. This year it will begin on Friday, February Year of the Dog16th. The date changes because it is based upon the lunar calendar and can vary from  January 21 to February 20.

    All over the world the sights and sounds of the celebration can be seen with firecrackers, bell ringing and traditional lion dances. Chinese families gather on New Year's Eve for a family dinner. On New Year's Day,  everyone's cleans their homes thoroughly to sweep away any bad fortune to begin the New Year with a fresh start. 

   The red envelope is  tradition of Chinese.Chinese Red Envelope...it has lucky money and good wishes for a prosperous new year.  As technology has progressed, there is now an app so that relatives may transfer money to accounts for good wishes in the new year.

    The Chinese Zodiac has a 12 year cycle and people born in: 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and this year, 2018 are also known as dogs.  Anyone born in these years is believed to be communicative, serious and a very responsible worker. 

Brown Cake    In southeastern Wisconsin there is no better way to celebrate this holiday than to go to Lucky Bakery and BBQ where very special cakes have been prepared for this celebration.  The brown cake is made with sticky rice and quite sweet....only prepared for this celebration it is said to bring you good luck.

      Another popular New Year's Cake variety is a white White New Year's Cakecake make with rice that is not sticky but also is believed to bring good fortune to those who eat it. Lucky Bakery and BBQ is located at:11078 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53227 

    The store is open every day except Tuesday from 9 am to 7 pm.   We advise getting there early to get the very best selection and Lucky Bakery  & BBQminimizing your time standing in line...this is one deliciously popular place ....for Chinese New Year and ALL the time when your taste buds want the freshest of Bakery and BBQ that you will find anywhere ! Enjoy the Celebration of the Year of the Dog....may it bring you good health and prosperity.

        This has been a  celebration post brought to you by Sally K. & David L. Hanson, Broker Associates with Keller Williams Realty who enjoy celebrating real estate in the counties of Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha and Jefferson every day .

 

Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS


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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

An interesting read on a subject I know very little about. Thanks as always for the educational reblog, Roy. Sally did a fine job on this article!

Feb 16, 2018 02:37 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Thank you Roy Kelley we find this a very fascinating culture.

Feb 16, 2018 03:59 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

This is a good post to reblog. I hope others will read it too .

Feb 16, 2018 04:17 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the re-blog, Roy.  I'm ready for a celebration at any time.

Feb 16, 2018 04:39 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Roy Kelley ,

Thank you for re-blogging this one from Sally K. & David L. Hanson. Its very informative and today February 16th is the beginning of the Chinese New Year so an appropriate day to re-blog it!

Feb 16, 2018 04:44 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Gabe Sanders - Sometimes I can't figure out how I missed these posts.This is a good blog to get yourself familiar with the Chinese New Year customs. 

Feb 16, 2018 05:20 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Please be sure to leave comments at the original blog by Sally K. & David L. Hanson

Feb 16, 2018 06:07 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I did read the original. As you might guess, Mac is giving the Year of the Dog a big paws up. :) 

Feb 16, 2018 07:42 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your feedback is always welcome and is very much appreciated.

Feb 16, 2018 07:50 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a rainy Monday morning for President's Day. Enjoy the holiday and have an outstanding week.

Feb 19, 2018 04:08 AM