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Now that all the excitement has died down, we’d like to wish you a very happy new year for 2012. By now you’re probably back to the daily grind, counting down the days until your Easter break! We can’t blame you. The weather is grey, cold and windy - typical for a British January. However, don’t despair; there’s plenty to look forward to this year! As if you didn’t already know, London was awarded the great...
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This year, the Chinese New Year (otherwise known as Spring Festival) falls on February 3rd. Each year, the date varies, because it doesn’t follow the same patterns as Western calendars. It falls on the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice, which is always in January or February. The celebration lasts for 15 days, and is the most important Chinese holiday. Before the new year begins, it is traditional to properly clean...
