The Museum of Chinese in America kicks off its Lunar New Year Family Festival on 2 February with performances by local dancers, kid-centric Mandarin workshops, hands-on arts and crafts projects and a chance to learn more about Chinese holiday customs and rituals.

BBC: Celebrate Lunar New Year in New York City

That handwritten wish list has been replaced by pinning up images on Pinterest of the items you most covet, which means marketers can learn a lot from Pinterest this holiday season.

FORBES: 'Tis The Season For Pinterest

For many the introduction of the euro will be no worse than going on holiday abroad or moving to another country: They will have to learn to juggle the numbers of a new currency.

BBC: EMU fast facts