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1、春节Chinese Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China. It is also called the Chinese Lunar New Year, which usually falls on the first day of the first lunar month.Before the Spring Festival, people will clean their houses and buy new clothes to welcome the coming of the New Y
2、ear. On the eve of the Spring Festival, family members will get together and have a big dinner. After dinner, people will stay up late to watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV.On the first day of the Spring Festival, people will get up early and stick red couplets on the doors. Then they will visit t
3、heir relatives and friends to give them best wishes for the New Year. During the festival, people will eat dumplings, fish and other delicious food. Children will receive red envelopes with money from their parents and grandparents.The Spring Festival is a time for family reunion and celebration. Pe
4、ople will enjoy the holiday and wish each other a happy and prosperous New Year.元宵节The Lantern Festival, also known as the Yuanxiao Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It is one of the most important festivals
5、in China.The Lantern Festival has a long history. It is said that the festival originated from the Han Dynasty, when people used to hang lanterns in front of their houses to ward off evil spirits. Over time, the festival has evolved into a celebration of the end of the Chinese New Year.On the day of
6、 the Lantern Festival, people will gather in the streets and parks to admire the beautiful lanterns. There are many different kinds of lanterns, from traditional paper lanterns to modern LED lanterns. People also enjoy eating tangyuan, a traditional Chinese dessert made of glutinous rice flour.The L
7、antern Festival is also a time for family reunions. People will gather together to enjoy the festive atmosphere and exchange gifts. It is a time for people to come together and celebrate the end of the Chinese New Year.The Lantern Festival is an important part of Chinese culture. It is a time for pe
8、ople to come together and celebrate the end of the Chinese New Year. It is a time for people to enjoy the beauty of the lanterns and the delicious tangyuan. It is a time for family reunions and for people to share the joy of the festival.清明节Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a tr
9、aditional Chinese festival. It falls on the 104th day after the winter solstice, usually in April.The festival has a history of more than 2,500 years. It is a time for people to remember and honor their ancestors. On this day, people usually go to the cemetery to sweep the tombs of their ancestors,
10、burn incense and paper money, and offer food and wine.In addition to ancestor worship, people also take part in other activities. For example, they fly kites, go on picnics, and plant trees.Qingming Festival is an important part of Chinese culture. It is a time for people to remember their ancestors
11、 and to appreciate the beauty of nature.端午节The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It is one of the most important festivals in China.The Dragon Boat Festival has a lo
12、ng history. It is said that the festival originated from the ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan was a loyal minister of the State of Chu during the Warring States Period. He was slandered by jealous court officials and banished from the court. In despair, he committed suicide by drowning himself
13、in the Miluo River.On the day of Qu Yuans death, the local people, in order to save him, paddled their boats out onto the river to search for him. They also threw rice dumplings into the river to feed the fish so that they would not eat Qu Yuans body.Today, the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated wit
14、h dragon boat races, eating zongzi (rice dumplings), drinking realgar wine, and hanging mugwort and calamus. People also wear perfumed pouches and hang them on their doors to ward off evil spirits.The Dragon Boat Festival is a time for family reunions and for remembering the past. It is a time for p
15、eople to come together and celebrate the spirit of unity and harmony.七夕Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It is one of the most romantic festivals in China.The f
16、estival has a long history. According to legend, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, two lovers who were separated by the Milky Way, were allowed to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Therefore, the festival is also known as the Chinese Valentines Day.On this day, people usually express their love for each other by giving gifts such as flowers, chocolates, and jewelry. Some people also write love letters to their be
