On Tue, 30 Jan 1996, Erik L. Schweitzer wrote:

I know in Korea and China, the Chinese New years is
celebrated, not the Western Dec 31.  It takes place in Feb, I believe.

Chinese New Year takes place in Feb or March. It changes because it 
follows the lunar calendar not the solar one that most people follow.

Just a little tidbit of info. :)

Saf

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