The Year Of The Ox

(1/26/2009 - 2/13/2010)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2009 is the Year of the Ox. The Ox, or the Buffalo sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Those born under the influence of the Ox or Buffalo are fortunate to be stable and persevering. The typical Ox is a tolerant person with strong character. Not many people could equal resolution and fearlessness that the Ox exhibits when deciding to accomplish a task. Ox people work hard without complaints at work or at home. They know that they will succeed through hard work and sustained efforts, and do not believe in get-rich-quick schemes.

Famous Ox People: Barack Obama, Catherine Freeman, Heather Locklear, Jane Fonda, Jack Nicholson, Julietta Lewis, Margaret Thatcher, Meg Ryan, Meryl Streep, Princess Diana, Vivien Leigh and George Clooney.

Different Type of Chinese New Year Gifts

Apart from the traditional "lucky money" there are other gifts that can be gifted on the Chinese New Year. Usually Chinese people prefer practical and useful gifts over fancy items. So, high tech gadgets like digital planners, laptops, ipods, organizers, digital calendars, cameras and many more stuffs will be welcome gifts as they will assist the recipients in their daily chores. Wine is another popular choice for gifts. Medium Dry Wine, Great Wall Dry Wine, Dry Red Wine, Medium Sweet Wine are some of the famous wines that are apt for gift giving. Chinese calligraphy is one of the great form of art so Chinese calligraphy art works are great gift ideas. Flowers and blooming plants are considered lucky in Chine as they signify rebirth and new growth. One can even send the greetings of prosperity in the coming year with the fresh blooms.

Please visit our Chinese New Year Gift Baskets 2009 collection.