Happy Lunar New Year

The Year of the Rabbit kicked off Sunday, Jan. 22, with its 15-day celebration set to end Feb. 6. Those born in the Year of the Rabbit are thought to be quick-minded, diligent and ingenious, much like rascally rabbits themselves. 2023 isn”™t merely the Year of the Rabbit but the Year of the Water Rabbit, adding a go-with-the-flow element to the year and those born in it.  

It is, according to the Chinese Zodiac, a year of hope ”“ which we all could use a dose of.  

Nordstrom”™s Manhattan flagship is partnering with the New York Chinese Cultural Center for a series of workshops and performances: 

Chinese Calligraphy at Nordstrom Men”™s Store ”“ Monday, Jan. 22, and Saturday, Jan. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m.  

Artists will demonstrate traditional calligraphy styles. Customers will receive traditional custom red envelopes and/or bookmarks. 

 Lunar New Year Performances ”“ Thursday, Jan. 26, and Friday, Jan. 27, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. and 5 to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 28, from 3 to 3:25 p.m. 

Lunar New Year Lantern Making Workshop ”“ Saturday, Jan. 28, from 2 to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 29, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  

 Meanwhile, luxury watchmaker Arnold & Son, which annually celebrates the Lunar New Year with a new wristwatch, marks the Year of the Water Rabbit with another artistic iteration of the brand’s Perpetual Moon timepiece.”¯ The Perpetual Moon “Year of the Rabbit” timepiece features a sculpted golden rabbit posing next to a pagoda, surrounded by waterfalls and set against a backdrop of black aventurine. The limited-edition watch (just eight timepieces) retails for $59,400. For more, visit arnoldandson.com.