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Get Ready to Celebrate Chinese New Year!

The Spring Festival is just around the corner! Want to chat with your friends about it in English? Here's a quick guide to understanding and sharing the excitement of this important Chinese holiday.

What is the Spring Festival?

The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, marks the beginning of the lunar year. Celebrated for over 4,000 years, it's a time for new beginnings, family reunions, and traditional festivities.

Key Terms:

春节 Spring Festival or Chinese New Year

除夕 New Year’s Eve

How is the Spring Festival Celebrated?

Festivities begin on New Year's Eve, the last day of the lunar year, and continue until the Lantern Festival, on the 15th day of the new year.

Exciting Activities:

Family Reunion Dinner (年夜饭): Families gather for a sumptuous feast on New Year's Eve, symbolizing togetherness and abundance.
Red Envelopes (红包): Children receive lucky money in red envelopes from elders, wishing them good fortune.
Red Couplets (对联): Homes are adorned with red couplets carrying messages of health, wealth, and good luck.
House Cleaning (大扫除): People thoroughly clean their homes to sweep away bad luck and welcome good fortune.
Staying Up Late (守岁): Families stay up late on New Year's Eve to welcome the new year.

The Journey Home:

Millions of people travel across China during the Spring Festival travel rush (春运) to be with their families, demonstrating the importance of togetherness during this special time.

Share Your Plans!

What are your plans for the Spring Festival? Share your excitement and traditions with your friends!