福 Prosperity

Among all Lunar New Year blessings, prosperity enjoys a special prominence. That may be because it’s more like five blessings in one: health; wealth and status; long life; love of virtue; and a peaceful passing. Since Lunar New Year is about welcoming blessings, families far and wide prepare for their arrival by hanging the Chinese character for prosperity on their doors. And like most auspicious Chinese greetings, wordplay also comes into play. The character is usually flipped over, since the words for “turned upside down” are a homophone for “arrived”. In this fifth playlist of classic melodies and current hits, Apple Music wishes you a prosperous Lunar New Year. Spread the wealth and share with all those you wish to flourish with you.