Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year also known as the Spring Festival is celebrated every year by Chinese people all over the world. It starts at the end of January or in February depending on the lunar calendar and the celebration lasts for fifteen days!
Before New Year people clean their houses to sweep away bad luck. Then on New Year’s Eve
all the doors and windows in the house are opened to let the old year leave. Chinese people also have a big reunion dinner with all their relatives on this day.
During Chinese New Year people light firecrackers to scare away evil spirits. They go to Chinese temples to pray and burn incense sticks. They also exchange gifts including money in red envelopes.
The most famous part of the festival is the lion dance which brings good luck. The celebrations end on the 15th day with the Lantern Festival when people carry lanterns in a parade at night.
