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Adventures of Link: Commence Lunar New Year Countdown

February 5, 2008 at 5:15 PM | 0 Comments

Dunno about you, but we're getting excited for a cultural celebration that doesn't revolve around 12-point spreads or funneling adult beverages. So we're patiently waiting this week for the Lunar New Year, which happens Thursday night.

And while rats aren't the most inspiring mascot, truth is they're associated with wealth and good luck. If you wanna get your friends some New Year's gifts, go with a red packet, a traditional money-filled envelope. And don't forget to wear red yourself; its a lucky color on New Year's night.

Related Stories:
· "In Vietnam, there's a rich tradition of rat eating" [Gridskipper]
· The Best New Noodle Shop in NYC's Chinatown [NYM]
· Vancouver Gearing Up for Its New Year's Parade [The Sun]
· Red Panties Selling Out in Malaysia [The Canadian Press]
· Year of Mickey Mouse in a Mao Suit [Jaunted]

[Photo: sayheypatrick]