Fog Blog Chinese New Year Log:

IT WAS CHINESE NEW YEAR YESTERDAY.......HAPPY YEAR OF THE DOG ON FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 16TH! HERE IS A BIT OF A BACKGROUND ON THE CHINESE NEW YEAR!.....The 2018 Chinese New Year began on Friday, February 16.The celebrations will last for over two weeks – and if you fancy making a trip before the festivities end, read this guide for a first-timer's trip to China.Chinese New Year takes place on a different date each year because it is based on the lunar calendar.New Year's Day normally falls between January 21 and February 20.How is Chinese New Year celebrated?The global celebrations are an explosion of light and sound, involving bell ringing, lighting firecrackers and watching traditional lion dances.Chinese families gather together for a reunion dinner on New Year's Eve, and clean their houses to sweep away bad fortune on New Year's Day.Traditionally, kids would be given red envelopes stuffed with 'lucky money' and positive wishes on New Year's Day.