Local residents look at the traditional decorations for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in China Town, New York, the United States, Feb. 6, 2013. The Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, starts on Feb. 10 this year. [Xinhua/Wang Lei]

A local Chinese sells traditional decorations for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in China Town, New York, the United States, Feb. 6, 2013. The Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, starts on Feb. 10 this year. [Xinhua/Wang Lei] .

Traditional decorations for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year are on sale in China Town, New York, the United States, Feb. 6, 2013. The Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, starts on Feb. 10 this year. [Xinhua/Wang Lei].