Spring Festival and New Year Celebrations
The Spring Festival
In China, the Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday. It usually falls in late January or early February, depending on the lunar calendar. The holiday lasts for 15 days, during which Chinese people visit their families and friends, enjoy delicious food, and watch spectacular fireworks.
Traditional customs
During the Spring Festival, people follow many traditional customs. On New Year's Eve, families watch the Spring Festival Gala, a TV show that includes singing, dancing, and comedy performances. Red is the main color of the holiday, as it is believed to bring good luck and happiness. People hang red lanterns and couplets on their doors and decorate their homes with flowers. The most popular food during the holiday is dumplings, which symbolize wealth and prosperity.
New Year Celebrations
The New Year is also celebrated in many other countries around the world. In western countries, people celebrate on January 1st with parties, fireworks, and resolutions for the new year. In Japan, people celebrate o-shogatsu, the traditional New Year's holiday, with visits to Shinto shrines and eating special food, such as mochi.
In Vietnam, Tet Nguyen Dan is the most important holiday of the year. It usually falls in late January or early February, like the Spring Festival, and lasts for seven days. Vietnamese people decorate their homes with colorful flowers and prepare special holiday foods, such as bánh chưng (a square-shaped sticky rice cake) and giò lụa (ground pork sausage).
In conclusion
Spring Festival and New Year celebrations are important holidays that bring families and friends together to celebrate new beginnings and good fortune. No matter where you are in the world, there are many different ways to celebrate and enjoy the holiday season!
