When we think of the relentless hold March often has on us with it’s wintry-like grip, few years represent such a tug-of-war between the balmy Springtime sunny fresh air and the bitter cut of frigid Wintry winds as this March has been. But that hasn’t stopped the blooming of cherry blossoms and magnolia trees here [...]
The Chinese new year celebrates the lunar new year and the end of winter according to the lunar calendar. Despite the cold temperatures and cloudy days, Spring is here for China. At least by one calendar, it is. Today the week long festivities come to a close and for most Chinese tomorrow life will return [...]
Tomorrow is the lunar new year’s eve, otherwise known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. More accurately the week long celebration beginning tomorrow is known as Spring Festival, but tomorrow night specifically is New Year’s eve. The year of the Mouse comes to a close and we welcome the year of the Ox. [...]
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