One of the biggest global events for Feburary is the Chinese New Year. It is a vibrant, loud and colourful event held all over the world in a grand scale. The Chinese New Year of 2008 represents the Year of the Dog and the celebration of such is steeped in tradition and superstition. People wear red and/or polka-dots as it is believed to bring in a new year full of luck and prosperity. People also clean their houses and streets in order to sweep away the bad luck and bring in new fortunes for the year. There is also a grand feast and as the clock hits midnight, the sky is filled with an eruption of fireworks and cheers from the crowd. The celebration is concluded with a Festival of Lanterns.