On December 22, 2023, a day to be remembered. On this day, the Spring Festival (Lunar New Year) was officially recognized as a United Nations holiday, marking the establishment of “Chinese New Year” on a global scale. Now, the Spring Festival is not only a traditional Chinese festival but also a grand celebration shared worldwide.
When is it started?
The Lunar New Year does not have a fixed date, and the celebrations take place on different dates each year. The Spring Festival in 2024 begins on February 10th, but people usually start celebrating on
What are the customs of Chinese New Year?
Stick New Year couplets:
Spring Festival couplets, also called “Duilian”, are an important symbol of the Spring Festival. When people put couplets and blessings on their doorsteps, it means that the Spring Festival has officially started. Every Spring Festival, whether urban or rural, in addition to the Spring Festival couplets, every household also paste window flowers, New Year pictures, blessing characters, add a festive festival.
Red Envelopes:
After the reunion dinner, elders distribute red envelopes filled with money to younger family members. The red envelopes, known as “Yasuiqian,” symbolize warding off evil spirits and bring blessings. It represents the elders’ good wishes for the younger generation
Making Dumplings:
Dumplings are a common dish in Chinese cuisine, but on New Year’s Eve, they take on a special significance. It is believed that whoever finds a coin in their dumpling will have an endless stream of good luck in the coming year, symbolizing good fortune.
Travel during the Spring Festival
If you have never traveled in China during the Spring Festival, you may not understand the scale of this festival. According to data from the National Development and Reform Commission of China, during the 40-day Spring Festival period, there are about 3.62 billion trips, the largest scale of population migration in the world.
The Chinese Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival of the Chinese nation, and the custom of the Spring Festival runs through the cultural memory of every generation of Chinese people.