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Did you know it is now the year of the Tiger?

Between Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, the Olympics and the Snowpacalyse of the mid-Atlantic, the first day of the Chinese New Year on Sunday, February 14 passed below our radar. It's not too late to get in on the fun, however.


Chinese New Year festivities typically last 15 days. Each day has specific customs traditionally observed on that day. For example, the days preceding New Year's Day are devoted to thorough cleaning of one's home. (Oops, missed those days!)



It is believed the cleaning sweeps away the bad luck of the preceding year and makes their homes ready for good luck. Brooms and dust pans are put away on the first day so that luck cannot be swept away. Day one is also marked by fireworks and lion dance troupes and gatherings of the entire family. (Another good reason to give the house a good cleaning!)


It is now day 5 which coincides with the the birthday observance of the Chinese god of wealth. Businesses typically re-open this day with renewed hope for prosperity and good fortune in the year to come.

Isn't that the train we want to hop on? Aren't you ready to sweep away the bad luck of the last year and get back to work? I recommend rallying the troops in your office with a Prosperity Lunch.

One of our featured meal deals this week is from Great Wall of China (not that one, the one in Charlotte, NC). They are offering a Chinese buffet with choice of four different entrees for only $10 per person all inclusive! Not in Charlotte? We have some delicious options in Baltimore, Charlottesville, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia, and more.


In honor the Year of the Tiger, and because market research shows that babies get our attention, I have added for your viewing pleasure a few cute baby tiger pictures.
Happy New Year!