While many in Michigan have celebrated New Year's — and maybe even already have given up on their resolutions — a number of communities throughout the state are getting ready to ring in the Lunar New Year later this month.

As the Year of the Dragon comes to a close, Oregonians are gearing up for the vibrant start to the Year of the Snake, which begins Jan. 29 this year. From 150-foot-long dragon dances to traditional folk performances,