I got really lucky growing up. My mom is from the United States and a descendent from a long line of vikings from Denmark and Sweden (My great-great grandfather was Rassmussen).
My father was born and raised in Taiwan and moved to the States when he was in his mid-twenties with my grandparents, aunt and uncle. To say I have seen the best of both worlds would be a massive understatement.
My father was born and raised in Taiwan and moved to the States when he was in his mid-twenties with my grandparents, aunt and uncle. To say I have seen the best of both worlds would be a massive understatement.
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| My parents, my older sisters and me in San Francisco. 1993. |
There are times during the year where yes, we would celebrate Christmas but also celebrate holidays like Chinese New Year. During Chinese New Year, my older sisters and I would recieve little red envelopes from my grandparents with money in them. This symbolized good luck in health and happiness. My favorite part of Chinese New Year? Moon cake. If you haven't heard of it or tried it, I highly recommend it!
Now that we are all older, my favorite part of the holiday remains moon cake but each Chinese New Year, I am reminded of my heritage and how proud I am to be where I am from. I love the traditions that I have grown up with and hope that I can continue them rather than having them be a distant memory when I am feeling nostalgic.
Another thing I love about my heritage? Chinese Horoscopes - I'm a sucker for them! Whether you are a tiger or a horse (like me!), there are little characteristics that are special to each one. Given that Chinese New Year starts today, I thought it might be fun to pick our yarn that matched each horoscope. Find yours below!
Now that we are all older, my favorite part of the holiday remains moon cake but each Chinese New Year, I am reminded of my heritage and how proud I am to be where I am from. I love the traditions that I have grown up with and hope that I can continue them rather than having them be a distant memory when I am feeling nostalgic.
Another thing I love about my heritage? Chinese Horoscopes - I'm a sucker for them! Whether you are a tiger or a horse (like me!), there are little characteristics that are special to each one. Given that Chinese New Year starts today, I thought it might be fun to pick our yarn that matched each horoscope. Find yours below!
Rat
Imaginative, dextrous
Imaginative, dextrous
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| Madelinetosh Prarie - Joshua Tree |
Ox
Dependibility, Strength
Dependibility, Strength
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| Berrocco Gusto - 1988 Lolite |
Rooster
Hardworking, resourceful
Hardworking, resourceful
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| Anzula Burly Babies - Irene |
Dog
Loyal, sincere
Loyal, sincere
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| Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted - Red Room |
Tiger
Confident, authoritative
Confident, authoritative
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| Madelinetosh Home - Blind Love |
Horse
Animated, energetic
Animated, energetic
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| Knit Collage Cast Away - Chasing Rainbows |
Dragon
Courageous, Tenacious
Courageous, Tenacious
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| Berrocco Remix - Strawberry |
Pig
Diligent, generous
Diligent, generous
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| Malabrigo Mecha - Azul Fresco |
Monkey
Ambitious, confident
Ambitious, confident
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| Rowan Fine Lace - Chalk |
Goat
Perseverance, gentle
Perseverance, gentle
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| Malabrigo Lace Baby Merino - No Me Olvides |
Snake
Enigmatic, intuitive
Enigmatic, intuitive
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| Madelinetosh TML - Opaline |
Rabbit
Skillful, kind
Skillful, kind
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| Koigu KPM Solid - 2128 |
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