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Color of the day: Turquoise Incense of the day: Apricot The New Moon in February marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. This year is the Year of the Rat, which is the first sign in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. In ancient times, the rat was welcomed as a bringer of prosperity. In Chinese folklore they are a symbol of good luck and wealth. It is deemed an honor to be born in the Year of the Rat according to Chinese astrology. Though it corresponds to the cold of winter and ...
Color of the day: Coral Incense of the day: Thyme Burns' Night suppers, honoring the birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns, have been held on this night for over two hundred years. This is a wonderful time to celebrate not only the well-known poet, but also your friends and family with a delicious meal, good drink, and great fun. Your supper need not be traditional. Make it a potluck or have a few friends over to cook your favorite foods. Be sure that beverages for toasting are plentiful and ...
Color of the day: Maroon Incense of the day: Geranium Eating cabbage on New Year's Day will bring you luck in the coming year. Try this family recipe for Lucky Sauerkraut and see how your new year goes. You'll need one jar of sauerkraut, 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, and 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seed. Dump the sauerkraut into a saucepan and, using a low-medium heat, bring to a boil. Add the brown sugar and caraway seeds. Stir to thoroughly mix together, envisioning luck for the entire ...
Color of the day: Yellow Incense of the day: Coriander The origins of mincemeat pie go back to the Egyptians, who baked this pastry in the shape of a little coffin to honor Osiris on the winter solstice. The Crusaders brought mincemeat back with them to Europe in the eleventh century, and it became the traditional Yuletide treat. In the seventeenth century, the Puritans tried their best to outlaw the pies, calling them "idolatry in crust." It is said that for every slice of mincemeat pie that ...
