One of the blessings of our land of diversity is the joy of celebrating many holidays, each with its own stories, customs,
foods and smiles!
Today starts the celebration of the
Chinese Lunar New Year.
2019 is the year of the Pig…
Can you hear the popping of firecrackers?
A FEW DIFFERENT BELIEFS ABOUT THE
YEAR OF THE PIG…
'Pig is the twelfth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. Pig is not thought to be a smart animal in China. It likes
sleeping and eating and becomes fat.'
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/pig.htm
OR…
A pig represents luck, overall good fortune, wealth, honesty,
general prosperity, symbolizing a hard working, peace-loving person, a truthful, generous,
indulgent, patient, reliable, trusting, sincere, giving, sociable person with a
large sense of humour and understanding. https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/Chinese_Customs/pig.htm
What do ya say?
Love it? You get diversity,
right? How about the idea of making choices?
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