A snake lantern is seen among other Chinese New Year decorations at Yuyuan Garden in downtown Shanghai

A snake lantern is seen among other Chinese New Year decorations at Yuyuan Garden in downtown Shanghai February 4, 2013. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, begins on February 10 and marks the start of the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese zodiac. Picture taken February 4, 2013. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (CHINA – Tags: SOCIETY)