Psst . . .It's me, Althea.
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year.
I'm hiding under here because I heard there might be a dragon around!
The folks and I are at a cool Chinese New Year celebration hosted by our area Chinese Association. There are many, many people here from China, and they all can count to ten in Chinese--just like me!
Turns out there IS a dragon here. But . . . I've learned that dragons in Chinese culture are nothing to be scared of. In most of my princess stories, dragons are scary things that breathe fire and usually like to (gulp) eat princesses.
But in China, dragons are good and powerful. Go fig.
I'm keeping my parasol handy just in case.
The dragon hasn't made any moves to devour anyone all evening. And people have been singing and doing "character charades" and silly little plays right in front of him. Looks like he really is all about just celebrating too.
So Happy New Year to you and yours from the Burnetts. Enjoy the year of the tiger!
