Happy 2008!

Weddings this year which take place on 8.8.2008 are supposed to surpass the weddings of last year on 7.7.2007.

In Chinese communities around the world, eight is considered the most fortuitous of numbers, making it much coveted for addresses, phone numbers and bank accounts."

The word for "eight" in Chinese (Pinyin: bā) sounds similar to the word which means "prosper" or "wealth".

There is also a resemblance between two digits, "88", and the shuang xi ('double joy'), a popular decorative design composed of two stylized characters (xi, 'joy', 'happiness').

Some people also think that 8 can be associated with the symbol meaning infinity (an 8 turned 90 degrees).

The Summer Olympics are scheduled to open on 8/8/08 at 8:08:08 p.m.

**Instead of serving the traditional three-or four-course meal at the reception, consider taking a cue from the Chinese and serve eight small dishes.