Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is celebrated with various traditional activities. Here are some common customs and activities described in English:
1. **Red Decorations** - Homes are adorned with red lanterns, couplets (pair of poetic couplets), and paper cuttings.
2. **Families Reunions** - People come together to celebrate with their families and enjoy a festive dinner.
3. **Fireworks and Firecrackers** - These are set off to ward off evil spirits and attract good luck.
4. **Nian Gao (New Year Cake)** - A sticky rice cake symbolizing growth and prosperity.
5. **Dumplings (Jiaozi)** - Often eaten on New Year's Eve, dumplings symbolize wealth and luck.
6. **Longevity Noodles** - Eaten on New Year's Day, they represent longevity.
7. **Paying Respect to the Elders** - Children receive red envelopes filled with money from older family members.
8. **Dragon and Lion Dances** - These are performed to bring good fortune and happiness.
9. **Paper Offering (Chongyang) to Ancestors** - Families honor their ancestors by making offerings of food, paper replicas of money, and other items.
10. **Watching the Spring Festival Gala** - A televised variety show that features comedy, music, and dance performances.
11. **Puzzle Crossword (Shoushou Nian)** - A traditional game where people solve puzzles or crosswords to wish for good luck in the new year.
12. **Peach Blossom Viewing** - People go to peach blossom trees to admire the blossoms, symbolizing new beginnings and purity.
These activities are deeply rooted in Chinese culture and are an essential part of the festive spirit during the Spring Festival.
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