New Beginnings

While we are waiting for Article 5 pick up, I'm daydreaming about Gotcha Day. When will we first hold Elijah in our arms? When will I kiss his cheeks for the first time? When will he lose everything he's ever known, but gain parents and a brother?
We won't know our travel dates for a little while longer, but today I've been reading about Chinese New Year. It comes on the first day of the lunar calendar, which is February 8 for 2016. Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival, is a time for families to be together. It is the busiest travel season in China as people do whatever they can to see their family. (I feel like this describes our current situation pretty well as we are doing everything we can to bring Elijah to his family!) Cultural activities of Chinese New Year include firecrackers, dragon dances, hanging red lanterns, and giving gifts. People celebrate by eating lucky foods such as fish and Chinese dumplings. There are also superstitions like no cleaning, no crying, wearing red, and praying in a temple. All in all, a fun filled, week long holiday!