The Spring Festival
春节
In China, the Spring Festival is a big event.
在中国，欢庆春节是一件大事。
People usually start preparing for the festival one month before it comes.
人们通常提前一个月就开始为节日做准备。
They prepare delicious food, and clean and decorate their homes.
他们准备美味佳肴，打扫并装饰房子。
They also buy some new clothes.
他们也买一些新衣服。
On the eve of the festival, the family all get together for a big dinner.
除夕夜时，全家人欢聚一堂，共享丰盛的晚餐。
They stay up and enjoy dumplings at midnght for good luck.
人们守夜并在午夜吃饺子以求好运。
On the first day of the lunar new year, children put on their new clothes and greet thier parents.
在阴历新年的第一天，孩子们会穿上新衣服，问候父母。
They are very happy to get lucky money from them.
他们非常高兴地从父母那里得到压岁钱。
