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Feb 18, 2010

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A TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR'S EVE
Chinese New Year Fears

Lunar New Year is the longest and most important festivity in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. And for many Chinese, it's the only chance to go back home to stay with their parents. But going home does not always make them feel excited.

Here are our poll questions: What are you most afraid of during Spring Festival holiday?
Having little money and being asked by people 56%
Being single and being forced to get married 15%
Can't get tickets 16%
Not afraid of anything 13%