I've enjoyed reading your Valentine & New Year posts complete with wonderful photos. The Shambala books--especially the mindful eating one--caught my attention. W/diabetes I appreciate Jon Kabat-Zinn, et al. so I'm in search of this book. Thanks!!
These are lovely collection of Chinese art and calligraphy. Being 50% Chinese, I love its culture and traditions. The lion head in your header is a beauty. This time we did not go to Chinatown, traffic was heavy.
Likewise, blessings and prosperity and all the works to you and Mr. Dragon!
I've noticed a lot of people celebrating the Chinese New Year. It's a grand collection of images you've included in your mosaics, best wishes to you as well.
Some of the photos are of the money envelopes that are commonly used for Chinese New Year, Weddings, birthdays - any special event. During the Chinese New Year, money envelopes are normally given by married to unmarried individuals, regardless of age. Tradition is to give an even numbered increment of money enclosed in a red envelope and include wishes of peace, good fortune, prosperity, success and happiness.
On Mosaic Monday, I wish for you: peace, good fortune, prosperity, success, happiness and time with your loved ones.
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Close this window Jump to comment formNice combination of New Traditions and Old Ones in your mosaics. Interesting information as well. Have a wonderful week!...Sue
February 15, 2010 at 8:08 AM
Love the combination of celebrations. That chinese tiger on the books is my favorite I think. ~Jeanne
February 15, 2010 at 8:36 AM
Love all the rich brilliant red....
February 15, 2010 at 9:24 AM
I've enjoyed reading your Valentine & New Year posts complete with wonderful photos. The Shambala books--especially the mindful eating one--caught my attention. W/diabetes I appreciate Jon Kabat-Zinn, et al. so I'm in search of this book. Thanks!!
February 15, 2010 at 10:11 AM
These are lovely collection of Chinese art and calligraphy. Being 50% Chinese, I love its culture and traditions. The lion head in your header is a beauty. This time we did not go to Chinatown, traffic was heavy.
Likewise, blessings and prosperity and all the works to you and Mr. Dragon!
February 15, 2010 at 1:40 PM
What lovely pictures!
Have a wonderful week
hugs, Cherry
February 15, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Wonderful colors that really stand out!
February 15, 2010 at 5:43 PM
Happy New Year ! Happy Day ! May the Year of Tiger bring you and Mr. Dragon healthy, peace, prosperous days. Love to you !
February 15, 2010 at 5:57 PM
Neat Mosaic!!~
February 15, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Varied. Informative. Thanks!
February 15, 2010 at 6:52 PM
What lovely mosaics, and wonderful traditions. Thanks for sharing.
February 15, 2010 at 7:08 PM
Great mosaics. I like that you combined both celebrations. laurie
February 15, 2010 at 7:14 PM
The envelopes are so rich looking...gorgeous!
Have a great week!
*hugs*deb
February 15, 2010 at 7:23 PM
Love your post. So many events to celebrate, how fun!...Christine
February 15, 2010 at 7:46 PM
What a great collage of the Chinese New Year. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
February 15, 2010 at 9:27 PM
Cute mosaics! that teddy bear is adorable!
February 16, 2010 at 1:08 AM
I've noticed a lot of people celebrating the Chinese New Year. It's a grand collection of images you've included in your mosaics, best wishes to you as well.
February 16, 2010 at 2:52 AM
Hi,
I so enjoy seeing mosaics of unusual subjects, these are splendid!
Thanks for stopping by in Normandy.
~Maggie~
February 16, 2010 at 7:23 AM
Happy Valentine! Happy (Chinese) New Year! we had also Shrove Sunday that same day, which means the most to me :) Like your colourful Mosaics!
February 16, 2010 at 9:10 AM
Love the cute bears and the colroful mosaics and photos.
February 16, 2010 at 4:35 PM
What a nice depiction of the different cultures. Both based on the color red - lots of fun!
February 17, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Fun mosaic!
Reminder: my give-away ends on Friday
February 18, 2010 at 8:13 PM
Beautiful! Wishing you much joy in the new year! :)
February 21, 2010 at 11:19 AM