Welcome to the Year of the Ox! Today marks the first day of the Chinese New Year – a two-plus week celebration that rings in the new lunar year with wishes for prosperity, good fortune and peace.

But if you’re not already involved in celebrating with the millions of revelers in China, the US and all over the world, how can you join in the lore and good luck these festivities are intended to bring?

We’ve rounded up a host of stories for you – from recipes, to special Chinese New Year finds.So happy reading. And Gung hay fat choy! (May prosperity be with you).– GlamLiving Staff

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