New Year, also known as the Spring Festival in China, is the most important festival of the year. It is celebrated primarily on the first day of the lunar calendar, usually falling between late January and early February。
On New Year's Eve, families gather together to have a reunion meal, which often includes dumplings, a traditional food symbolizing wealth and abundance。
Fireworks and firecrackers are set off to usher in the New Year and ward off evil spirits. People wear new clothes, exchange greetings, and give each other red envelopes (hongbao) containing money for luck。
The New Year is also a time for setting resolutions and reflecting on the past year. People make wishes for the coming year, such as good health, success, and happiness。
The Spring Festival is not just a time for relaxation and celebration; it's also a time for family members to catch up and strengthen ties. It's a blend of tradition and modern celebration, with people sending greetings through social media and making phone calls to far-off relatives。