About House & Home: Celebrate Chinese New Year

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor To celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, we're spending Chinese New Year with my brother-in-law's family, where we'll be treated to incredible food and family tales of growing up in China and Singapore. While I'm not of Chinese descent, I so savor the richness of the New Year traditions that celebrate family, friends and good fortune. The Best Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year If you're new to the Chinese New Year festivities, then this article is for you. With tips on how to prepare, including traditional recipes, customs and home decor, you'll find everything you need and more to make the most of your celebrations. See More About:  feng shui tips  feng shui cures  classical feng shui Chinese New Year Crafts for the Whole Family Check out these easy-to-make crafts that will not only add some color to your celebrations, but will ensure the whole family gets involved. My favorite? The paper lanterns that often decorate our family's holiday table. See More About:  chinese new year  multiculteral crafts  holiday crafts 15 Ways to Make Time to Clean When I asked my brother-in-law's mother the best way to bring luck in the new year, she told me to clean the house, then clean some more. When I confessed to not having the time or patience to clean that much, she shrugged and said I would be very unlucky in the new year. Full stop. I immediately got out the vacuum cleaner. See More About:  speed cleaning  cleaning schedules  time management Is a Rabbit the Right Pet for You? We're coming up to the Year of the Rabbit, which begs the question: Is a rabbit the right pet for you and your family? If you're considering adding a new member to your family, find out what to expect, where to adopt and how to care for your long-eared friend. See More About:  rabbits  choosing a pet  rabbit photos House & Home Ads Chinese New Year Chinese Celebrations Chinese Traditions Chinese Calendar Chinese Zodiac Featured Articles Laundry Tips for the Chinese New Year How to Grow Lucky Bamboo Throwing a Super Bowl Party? Good Neighbor Tips How to Economically Fix a Car Dent Home Furnishing Trends for 2011 How to Declutter in 2011   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement