I guess all this snow is a help for the new year in our area to try and keep the fires at bay at least a tad this summer right!! That is what I am going with! The year of the Dragon!!! The New Year and Spring festival last up to 16 days according to what I checked on and only the first seven are considered public holidays..there are lots of celebrations! Hmm a week…Sounds great to me!! The last celebration for the year of the Dragon was in 2012 and it was the Water Dragon! This year it is the Wood Dragon!! I guess that snow we are receiving right now this morning is adding hope for the conservation of our wood in this area for sure!!The Chinese Zodiac has 12 animals that represent the cycles of the moon…What a great and interesting way to keep track! People born under the year of the dragon are said to be naturally charismatic and gifted and can be strong leaders!! Cool! We can but hope for that with any children born this year!! So again Happy New Year Y’all!
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