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Your 2012 Guide to The Year of The Dragon

The Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar – in 2012, this means it begins on January 23 and it lasts until February 9, 2013. In addition, the Chinese calendar follows a 12-year cycle, with each year associated with one of 12 animal symbols. We are now in The Year of the Water Dragon, the […]

Your Guide to the Halloween Tradition

Since Halloween is just around the corner, families here in the UK will be preparing for the festivities – decorating the house with pumpkins carved into ghoulish faces and other such decorations, organising costumes for parties and trick-or-treating, bonfires, apple bobbing and far too many sweets for the kids! To help get you in the […]

Useful Guide to Saving Money on Wedding Flowers

The average price for weddings in both the UK and the US is on the rise, but unfortunately the global economy isn’t on the up to compliment this trend. For this reason, many a bride-to-be will be looking to cut costs without skimping on quality for their special day – one of the best ways […]

Easy Guide to Throwing a Top Summer Party

Summer makes a short appearance here in the UK, and now that it’s nearly over, you’ll want to make the last party of the season special. The following guide will offer some of the top tips to make your summer party an event to remember. Decorations If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, the […]

Your Guide to the Meaning and History of Sky Lanterns

Best known as the floating variety of traditional paper Chinese lanterns, Sky lanterns are distinguished by their air-borne beauty when released as a symbol of hope on festivals and other special occasions. In China they are also called Kongming lanterns, and they have further been referred to as sky candles or fire balloons. These delightful […]