New Year —元旦
It falls on the first day of the year. It marks the beginning of a year. People will plan what to do in the new year. Because they believe that the whole year's work depends on a good start in spring.
Spring Festival —春节
Spring Festival is the most imp
Lantern Festival 元宵节
It comes on the 15th of the first lunar month and it marks the end of the Spring Festival. On this day, people often eat sweet dumplings(元宵)for good luck. They will visit the display of lanterns(灯展)or go to temple fair(庙会)
Qingming 清明节
Qingming —It is also called Tomb-Sweeping Day.
It falls on April 4th or 5th . That is a special
day for the living to show love and respect to their dead friends or relatives.
People often go to sweep the tomb and put the meat, wine in front of the tomb.
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Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
This day is on the fifth of the fifth lunar month, People often get together to watch the wonderful “Dragon Boat Race”(龙舟大赛),Rice Dumpling(粽子) is a must on Dragon Boat Festival. People eat Rice Dumpling in memory of the famous poet-屈原who died on this day many years ago.
Mid-autumn Day —中秋
It comes on the 15th of the eighth lunar month. People often gaze at the “Lady in the moon”(嫦娥) and eat moon cakes. The Mid-autumn Day also means harvest.选自越洋英语
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