It is based on a lunar calendar and, in China and much of Asia, it is a big deal. Much like Thanksgiving or the Christmas holidays here in North America, it entails much traveling and stress for the Chinese.
I did not get to write much about it today, as I originally wanted to, since the entry on Obama asking for Congressional approval for the conflict against the Islamic State took up most of my attention, energy, and time.
However, I did add some interesting links regarding the Chinese New Year, if you'd like to take a look:
New Google Doodle Honors Chinese New Year by Kevin McSpadden , Feb. 18, 2015:
Lunar New Year celebrations begin in China and across Asia by Martin Patience, 18 February 2015:
Space in Images - Beijing, China:
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