Gung hei fat choy! That’s the traditional Cantonese greeting (roughly translated as, “Wishing you great happiness and prosperity!”) heard in midwinter with the arrival of the Chinese New ...

Ji: Give this Chinese symbol for good fortune and a wish that all is well for a housewarming gift. Lu: Prosperity, good fortune and wealth come with this Chinese character. 3.

Another plus, the food isn’t outrageously expensive. Unlike some restaurants that are just as costly as catching a flight to Beijing, Double Happiness is small on price and big on the amount of food.

The character on our cover, shou, is the Chinese symbol for longevity. More than just long life, shou is also about good health, prosperity and happiness. It's a popular motif in Chinese homes ...

Chinese feast brings double happiness / Guests celebrate and charities prosper at Sonoma Valley auction's Lunar New Year dinner. By Karen Pierce Gonzalez, Special to The Chronicle Feb 18, 2005.