A man makes traditional Chinese New Year sweets in Maanshan, Anhui, on Jan 28, 2013. As Chinese New Year approaches, many Chinese traditional pastry shops become very busy. Shops usually sell hand-made pastries and sweets that customers buy for themselves and also to give to friends and relatives as gifts. [Photo/CFP] 

People make traditional Chinese New Year sweets in Maanshan, Anhui, on Jan 28, 2013. As Chinese New Year approaches, many Chinese traditional pastry shops become very busy. Shops usually sell hand-made pastries and sweets that customers buy for themselves and also to give to friends and relatives as gifts. [Photo/CFP]