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For nearly three centuries Rémy Martin has been at the center of celebration which makes it an excellent spirit of choice for any joyful occasion this time of year, especially the Autumn Moon Festival. Both the festival and Cognac house have a shared history rooted in the fall harvest. Historically, the festival paid tribute to... View Article

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As a new moon appears in the sky on February 12, 2021, an estimated 1.5 billion people will be welcoming the Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Ox. And there are countless Lunar New Year customs and traditions associated with the holiday.  Despite being most commonly known as Chinese New Year, traditional... View Article

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One of the oldest horoscope systems in the world, the Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animals that represent a repeating 12-year cycle. Depending on the year that a person is born, the animal that represents that year will be symbolic of the person’s attitude and personality, in a similar way that the Western zodiac (star... View Article

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Although it’s almost synonymous with the well-known Chinese New Year, the more appropriate term for the holiday that falls anywhere between January 21 and February 20 is one you might not have heard before: “Lunar New Year.” Not just celebrated in China, Lunar New Year traditions and festivities are observed by many non-Chinese Asian countries... View Article

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The Lunar New Year has many traditions, each equally as important as the other. The 16 days of celebration include everything from a fireworks display to lavish feasts, but for many the occasion begins with an intimate tea ceremony at home. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the household’s eldest generation is... View Article

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In addition to the traditional feasting and gift-giving, drinking plays a key part in the several days’ worth of the Lunar New Year celebration. Tea is typically the first drink served to guests, with wines, beer and spirits, traditionally cognac, enjoyed later on, but a Lunar New Year cocktail will always be welcome. To help... View Article

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One of the biggest dates in the lunar calendar is the Lunar New Year, which this year will mark the upcoming Year of the Ox. Aside from celebrating the dawn of the new year, one of the most important aspects of the Lunar New Year holiday is the giving of gifts – and while other... View Article

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Louis XIII’s One Note Prelude combines heavy machinery, orchestral music, and exceptional cognac.

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Louis XIII’s One Note Prelude combines heavy machinery, orchestral music, and exceptional cognac.

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