Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival in China, is Chinese’s most important traditional festival. It is also the most important celebration for families, and a week of official public holiday.

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In Chinese New Year Eve (which was called Tsu Shi in Chinese) is a big day for families for reunion. In the past, families sit together around round table, have a bountiful feast, and enjoy the time staying with together.

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For most children, Chinese New Year is an exciting holiday. Similar to Christmas presents in western country, children get their gifts- the red envelopes, which have been an old tradition for long time.

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