On January 25, 2020, over a billion people in China and millions around the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival. The ancient tradition, date is determined by the lunar calendar and falls somewhere between January 21 and February 20 each year is the longest and important of all Chinese festivals.
The preparations will (official) begin with Little Year on January 17, 202. It is observed with a day of memorial and prayer ceremonies. , cleaning the house (sweep)away bad luck and hanging spring couplets(春联) on doorways for wealth are also common activities observed by people. Since red (believe) to keep misfortune and evil spirits away, it can be noticed in everything from clothing to lanterns used to decorate houses.
Often (consider)the most important meal of the year, is the reunion dinner is both delicious and rooted in Chinese tradition. whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness, while long uncut noodles show longevity(长寿).Wealth is represented by dumplings and spring rolls. Children receive red envelopes filled money and inspiring messages from elders and are often allowed to stay up late to watch the (amaze) fireworks shows.
The two-week long celebrations will end on February 8-the day of the full moon-with the Lantern Festival.
