Year of the Monkey Forecasts for Chinese New Year

ByMaria Wen Adcock
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Year of the MonkeyThis year is the Year of the Monkey for Chinese New Year which starts on February 8. With each year, astrologers predict how things will go on a personal level as well as in society. Of course everyone wishes for good fortune and prosperity, thus the rituals, traditions, and symbolic foods that people who celebrate this holiday make sure to follow.

Want to find out more? I wrote the kickoff post for the Chinese New Year series for the site Multicultural Kid Blogs. In it, I inform about some basics about Chinese New Year, as well as include a few forecast themes for the year from astrologers who are in tune with the Chinese calendar. Here’s a snippet from my post called, “What to Expect in the Year of the Monkey for Chinese New Year”:

  • Things will get accomplished, but largely through personal and individual efforts. Group movements, such as political upheaval or revolutions, will not make a mark during this year.
  • The Year of the Monkey 2016 is a good year to break free and take calculated risks. Business flourishes and risks tend to pan out.

READ THE FULL YEAR OF THE MONKEY ARTICLE HERE

Learn more about Chinese New Year:
Chinese New Year Recipes, Crafts, and Activities
50 Unbelievable Facts About Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year Cake Recipe
6 Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year
What NOT to do over Chinese New Year
The Symbolism Behind Chinese New Year Foods
Baked Egg Rolls Recipe for Chinese New Year

7 Comments

  2. I need to show my daughter this post as she was born the year of the monkey! Though, I’m not sure how I feel about the break free part!

    1. Hi Becky! We have a book called “Celebrating Chinese Festivals” that describes all holidays, including Chinese New Year (I wrote about it here: https://www.biculturalmama.com/2014/06/asian-childrens-books-from-tuttle.html) Here’s another book that I haven’t read yet, but it’s by Grace Lin who is a very popular and well-known author of children’s books: http://www.overstock.com/Books-Movies-Music-Games/Bringing-in-the-New-Year-Hardcover/2536347/product.html
      That’s great you’re interested in Chinese New Year!

      1. Thanks, Maria! I have a new honorary niece that is also bicultural – Vietnamese and Lebanese. I found red envelopes (with Vietnamese writing instead of the more common Chinese – score!) for her one month celebration and New Year, but wanted to find some fun books for her too. Thanks for your help!

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