Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year

To the people of Chinese descent, the Lunar New Year is undoubtedly the most important festival of the year. Dating back 3000 years, it celebrates the passing of a peaceful year and to welcome a new one.

1. brief introduction of Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year is also called Chinese New Year. Lunar New Year is the  greatest occasion to the Chinese people all around the word. It lasts about the first four days of the year， during which people do not work except for the workers on duty. Students do not go to school, and shops are closed.
Several days before the new year， people begin to prepare. Farmers kill pigs, sheep, cocks and hens. City dwellers buy meat fish and vegetables. Houses are cleaned; coupletsare posted on the doors. Colourful lanterns are hung at the gate.
On the eve of the new year， each family has its members gatherd together and eats a family reunion dinner. After the meal they watch TV until the clock strickes twelve. Then every family sets off long strings of small firecrackers and other fire works to welcome the new year. On the first day of the new year， almost everyone is dressed in his or her best. When people meet on the way， they say to each other “Happy New Year”。 Friends and relatives pay new year calls and gives presents to each other. Children indulge themselves in games.
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Lunar New Year