Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) Hello everyone!
Today, I want to talk about the Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival.
It is the most important festival in China.
Let me tell you more about it!
。When is Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year is usually in January or February, but the date changes every year.
It is based on the lunar calendar, which is different from the calendar we use every day.
. How do people prepare for Chinese New Year?
Before the New Year, people clean their homes to get rid of bad luck.
They also put up red decorations, such as red lanterns and Spring Festival couplets (对联) on their doors.
Red is a lucky color in China!
。 What do people eat during Chinese New Year?
During the New Year, families eat special food together.
They make dumplings (饺子), rice cakes (年糕), and fish (鱼).
Eating fish is important because in Chinese, the word for fish sounds like “surplus” (余).
It means you will have more luck and wealth in the coming year.
。The Story of Nian
A long time ago, there was a monster called Nian (年兽).
Nian came to villages to scare people.
But the people found out that Nian was afraid of loud noises, fire, and the color red.
That is why people set off fireworks, light firecrackers, and wear red clothes during Chinese New Year.
These traditions help keep bad things away.
。 Why do kids love Chinese New Year?
For children, the best part of Chinese New Year is red envelopes (红包).
These red envelopes have money inside, which we call lucky money (压岁钱).
It brings good luck and happiness for the new year!
6。What do people say during Chinese New Year?
During the festival, people say “Happy New Year” in Chinese:
(新年快乐)
It means “Happy New Year”.
People also say (恭喜发财), which means “Wish you wealth”.
。Why is Chinese New Year important?
Chinese New Year is about family, love, and hope.
People come home to spend time with their families, eat together, and wish for a good year.
It is a time to celebrate traditions and remember history.
Conclusion
Chinese New Year is a special time for everyone in China.
It is full of happiness, hope, and love.
I hope you all have good luck and success in the new year.
Thank you for listening!
Happy New Year! 新年快乐!
