President Xi extends festive greetings ahead of Chinese New Year of Snake

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday extended festive greetings to all Chinese people, wishing them happiness and health, and the country peace and prosperity ahead of the Chinese New Year of the Snake.
The Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, which falls on January 29 this year, is the most important holiday on the Chinese calendar and an occasion for family reunions.
China officially shuts down for a week for New Year celebrations. The festivities will last for several weeks.