Chinese New Year: The Year of the Snake

By: Melissa Lin Come February 10 2013, Chinese folk all over the world celebrate the most important festival in Chinese culture, Chinese New Year. This festival marks the end of the winter solstice and celebrates arrival of Spring. Steeped in custom and tradition, these 15 days are filled with color, fireworks, delicious foods, excitement and a sense of joy. > Each Chinese year comes under the auspices of an animal from the Chinese zodiac. This animal brings the year a special en...