chinese new year
This isn't the first time this has happened.
The Year of the Monkey starts Monday and festivities last for 15 days.
It may as well be the Year of the Tiny Dog.
While Chinese New Year is always a special time, this particular cycle is the most special of all. Chinese New Year traditionally brings frenetic prayer and wishes for health, wealth, happiness and yet more wealth -- but 2012 has an added bonus.