To the Chinese, February 14th, 2010 is the start of the Golden Year of The
Tiger. Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new
year according to the lunar calendar. It is considered to be one of the most
important holidays for Chinese families.The holiday is celebrated with big
family gatherings, gift giving, the eating of symbolic foods and display of
festive decorations--all focused on bringing good luck for the new year and
celebrating the coming of Spring.