Depending upon when Spring Festival falls in China, sales in either January or February are distorted, and in some years, sales in both months are impacted.

FORBES: China Car Sales Slow In February

The timing of Spring Festival must always be taken into account when analyzing vehicle sales in the first two months of the year in China, but by any measure, passenger car sales were very strong in January.

FORBES: China Passenger Car Sales Surge In January

Late spring and early summer, when the weather is at its most pleasant, is prime festival season in the city.

BBC: Celebrate New Orleans, from Mardi Gras to Jazz Fest

Previously held on Spring Bank Holiday Monday, the festival was the victim of its own popularity in 2009 when 15, 000 spectators turned up to a venue equipped to hold only 5, 000, resulting in the cancellation of the 2010 event.

BBC: Ticket prices for new cheese rolling festival announced