The Chinese Traditional Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Chinese New Year, is a holiday that is celebrated annually in China and other countries with a significant Chinese population. The celebration typically lasts for about two weeks and is the most important holiday in Chinese culture.
The date of the Spring Festival varies each year, but it is always between January 21 and February 20. The festival is based on the lunar calendar, so the date changes each year based on the cycles of the moon.
During the Spring Festival, people engage in a variety of traditions and customs, such as:
--Decorating their homes with red lanterns and paper cuttings
--Giving red envelopes filled with money to children
--Setting off fireworks
--Having large feasts with family and friends
--Participating in parades and dragon dances
--The Spring Festival is also a time for people to honor their ancestors and pay respects to their elders. Many people will --visit temples to pray for good fortune in the new year.
Overall, the Chinese Traditional Spring Festival is a time for people to come together, celebrate, and welcome the new year with joy and hope.
