This week marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit or the Year of the Cat—depending one’s cultural traditions—and communities throughout Asia and around the world will celebrate the Lunar New Year, marked by the second new moon after the winter solstice. These stories are some of our favorites that go deep into the fireworks, feasts, and family time that make this part of the year so special. Blacksmiths Create Fiery Sparkling Rays With Molten Metal The farming town of Nuanquan, China, celebrates the holiday with a 300-year-old spin…
