If you were born in the year of 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, or 1999, then you are a rabbit.  Well, according to the zodiac anyway.  Here in China the zodiac is a big part of the new year's celebration.   Funny fact:  If it is your zodiac year then you are supposed to wear red underwear for better "luck".  The Chinese new year (also known as Chun Jie) is like an American Christmas.  Its a BIG DEAL!  If you don't believe me just drop in to hear the fire works and fire crackers that will keep you up every night for the new years week.  The sky on Chun Jie night is equivalent to a battle scene, except that the jets would have to be dropping bombs that explode into a million different colors, if they were to completely identical.  Despite the noisiness it is extremely beautiful to watch all the fireworks exploding against a black night sky.  Chinese families gather for the holiday, and eat the famous Chun Jie food: jiao zi (or boiled dumplings as some would call it).  This whole holiday is almost like a summer vacation for the students who get six weeks off of school *gasp*.  Although I only get two, I am content and look forward to the vacation awaiting me!   

These are a few common posters and signs you'll see during this holiday: