2003: Year of the Ram From February 1st 2003 Introduction Background to Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year Traditions From flowers to fireworks, symbolism explained. The Lion Dance The Story of Nian, the New Year Monster Food for Chinese New Year Good Luck Couplets Red Packets Fortune Sticks New Year Taboos Kitchen God Door Gods The Significance of Flowers Lak Bak, Kicking off the New Year The Year of the Ram The significance of the Year of the Ram. You and the Year of the Ram Your animal sign in the Year of the Ram. What's On A concise guide to public celebrations in UK Chinatowns Virtual Fortune Sticks A light-hearted look at what the New Year holds. Celebrations Reports and pictures from public celebrations in UK Chinatowns for the Years of the Horse (2002), Snake (2001), Dragon (2000) and Rabbit (1999). Also on Chinatown Online... Chinese New Year Postcards Send an internet greeting card for the Year of the Ram!. Chinese Horoscopes Find out your Chinese horoscope sign. The Chinese Calendar Comparison of Chinese and western calendar dates. Make Your Own Red Packet Fun activity for children, young and old. Make Your Own New Year Couplets Another educational activity.

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