PubNight #438 (2/9/05) - 7:30pm at Double Happiness

Happy Fat Tuesday!

And Happy Chinese New Year! Tomorrow is the first day of the Year of the Rooster. Here are some dos and don'ts for New Year's Day:

• Greet others with "Gung Hey Fat Choy" which means "Wishing You Prosperity and Wealth."
• Give two lee sees to each child. Because happiness comes in twos, do not just give one. This is your way of passing good luck to the next generation. Business owners also give lee sees to employees and associates. (A lee see is a red envelope with fresh crisp money in it. Make sure your child bows to you three times to show respect before receive lee sees.)
• Wear brand new clothes - preferably in red. Children should wear new clothes and new shoes.
• Don't wash your hair.
• Don't sweep the floor.
• Don't greet people who are in mourning.
• Don't drop your chopsticks.
• Don't say the number four (Chinese homonym for death) or mention death.
• Don't borrow or lend money.

As you prepare for this important holiday, think of the changes you want to make in your life ... perhaps spend more time with your family, reduce your credit card debts or pursue a new interest. Gung Hey Fat Choy ... and Happy New Year!

In honor of Chinese New Year, and bringing happiness in twos (now you know where it got its name) we are going to Double Happiness!

• 2: Double Happiness
• 2: 173 Mott St. (off the corner of Grand, west side of street, look closely for a steep set of divided stairs 'cause it's not well-marked)
• 2: 7:30pm
• 2: No food
• 2: http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7113474
• 2: The Vig, 12 Spring Street (Elizabeth/Bowery)

Year of the Cock + Cocktail = Double Happiness!

-The Triumvirate