Happy Chinese New Year and welcome to the year of the rat! The hardworking yet charming rat is the beginning of the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The first day of the lunar new year kicks off weeks of celebrations with family and friends, with many rituals to ensure good luck and send off bad spirits, and eating traditional foods to signify health, wealth and happiness for the new year. I can’t wait to go home next week to celebrate with my family!
