Although a dreadful time totravel, the Spring Festival is truly awonderful time of year. Traditionsrun deep, food is aplenty, and familymembers venture from afar to spendtime with the ones they love. I havehad the pleasure of celebrating a fewSpring Festivals with Chinese familiesand have enjoyed each and every one,despite the overwhelming crowds andclaustrophobic moments. My advice toyou: don't let the rumors turn you awayfrom traveling this holiday season. Forme personally, the madness has actu-ally proved to be quite eye-opening anddare I say...enjoyable.