Check the weather in Portland in December before you book your next holiday in Maine. Long-term weather averages give the best indication of the weather in December 2016 and include figures for temperature, sunshine and rainfall for Portland, Maine, United States.
2018 is the Year of the Dog according to Chinese zodiac. This is a Year of Earth Dog, starting from the 2018 Chinese New Year on Feb. 16 and lasting to 2019 Lunar New Yearâs Eve on Feb. 4. The Chinese Zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao, is based on a twelve-year cycle, each year in that cycle related to an animal sign.
Here's everything you need to know about Chinese New Year. When is Chinese New Year and why does the date change every year? The Year of the Dog begins on February 16, 2018. Celebrations will last until March 2nd - about 15 days in total - making this the longest holiday in the Chinese calendar.