Chinese New Year comes in late January or early February. Most families celebrate with a large dinner the night before. However, preparations begin many days earlier.

Day of the Dead or Dīa de los Muertos is a holiday for celebrating the lives of departed family and friends. Altars are decorated and costume parades, candles, and sugar skulls accent the day!

The Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival, takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month -- normally late September. It celebrates the biggest and brightest full moon of the year -- the harvest moon. In northern China, crops are harvested early, since snow often falls by October.

Below are some scenes you might see in your neighborhood. What shapes can you find in the pictures below?

In ancient times, Hong Kong children were assigned trees that were believed to watch over them. Over time, the tradition evolved into writing down wishes on colorful paper, rolling them into scrolls, and using the oranges for weight to make them easier to throw.

Today, children like Ming, from all over the world, still come to make wishes. And who knows—their wishes just might come true!