The celebration day varies
The date for Spring Festival changes each year defined by the lunar calendar, however, it always falls between January 21 and February 20. It starts from the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar and continues for 15 days to the Lantern Festival. The peak time of the entire celebration is on Chinese New Year’s Eve and the first day. Most employees will have 7-12 days off the work, and students have one month winter vacation off.
Why red color is so popular
House decorations for the holiday use red widely in pictures, paper cuttings as well as spring couplets. The fact is that red though considered a warning color in western countries, is the token of fortune, wealth and prosperity, which can ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.
Billions of red envelops are exchanged
Red envelops stuffed with cash are the most popular gifts during the festival. Filled with cash they are given out from older to younger, from bosses to employees, and from leaders to underlings. It is a special New Year’s bonus and the amount of money varies according to the giver’s financial status.
World’s largest annual usage of fireworks
Fireworks are used to scare away demons and evil ghosts. According to the legend, the monster “Nian” is afraid of loud sounds, so people set off fireworks to scare it away. Today, fireworks are an indispensable part of the celebration to liven up the air of Spring Festival, creating the biggest firework show on New Year’s Eve.
The Lantern Festival makes the end
The Lantern Festival comes on the 15th day of the first lunar month, on the night of the full moon. Families gather for dinner and go out to see fireworks and light lanterns enjoying a lantern fair or watching a folk performance on the streets.
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Dragon Dance
Fireworks
Red Envelopes
Lantern Festival
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