Friday, August 8, 2008

Today Is A Most Auspicious Day

And, of course, today is the start of the Olympics for a reason



Friday: a lucky lucky lucky day

TORONTO (CBC) - Many Chinese say this Friday is going to be a very special day.
The date, Aug. 8, 2008, translates into 8-8-8 - and in Chinese culture, the number eight signifies wealth and good fortune.

In Toronto, many couples have chosen Friday as the most auspicious day to get married.

Full Story Here:

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc/080806/canada/toronto_chinese8

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

hasn't been a lucky one for me, rather unlucky, as it happens, but I fear the next few will be worse. Maybe I'll watch some Olympics to distract myself.