Happy mean lucky deriving from Old Danish happe, "to chance" according to Janadas Devan on Sunday Times. He goes on the tell on the history of how Jan 1 became a new year(the day Jesus Christ was circumcised!) Christ was born in 25 Dec BC and circumcision is traditionally done on the 8th day after birth.
The thing that come to my mind is the western world is similar to the Chinese rather they may be following the Chinese custom in the sense that Chinese celebrate with Kong Hee Huat Chye (I prefer the Hokkien rather than the Cantonese Kong Hey Fatt Choy). Which translates to Congratulations on becoming Wealthy! Chinese has strong beliefs in luck and wealth and Feng Shui is the art of bending in with nature to enhance wealth.
Today, I wish all my readers be blessed with joy and luck. May health and wealth follow you every step of the way.
Happy New Year!
2 comments:
BL U are very knowledgeable. Love your writing and the facts u present here...btw Happy 2008 to u and family...
Cheers!
BT, so pi seh. Thanks for the compliments. My best wishes to you and your family too.
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