Of seasons change and "Niu" year begins

Just a week away, the New Year dawns. The Rat year ends, the Ox ("Niu") year begins, and the circle commences anew.

Of the twelve animals in the Chinese astrology, the Ox represents persons who are dependable, calm, methodical, patient, hardworking, ambitious, conventional, steady, modest, logical, resolute, and tenacious (so they say). But those born in the year of the Ox can also be stubborn, narrow-minded, materialistic, rigid, and demanding.

So, as the spring season begins, here's to a wonderful Ox year ahead.

Of seasons change and "Niu" year begins,
Of moments to cherish, and instances to smile.
Of family and friends to treasure anew,
And greetings galore to fully bestow.