Happy New Year! No, Really.

No, you don’t need to recheck your calendar. Today marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Ox.

 

Each year is represented by a different animal. The ox represents wealth and success gained from leadership and hard work -- qualities that are particularly important in the current economic climate. Let’s hope that we all can get through these tough times with a little extra hard work, resilience and luck.

Check out the History Channel for more about the history and traditions of Chinese New Year.