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Spring Festival

The Spring Festival, also known as Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year, is a major annual celebration in various East Asian cultures, marking the beginning of the lunar calendar year. It typically falls between January 21 and February 20, depending on the lunar calendar. The festival lasts for 15 days, culminating in the Lantern Festival.Traditionally, the Spring Festival is a time for family reunions, where people return to their hometowns to celebrate with loved ones. It is characterized by various customs and rituals, such as cleaning the house to sweep away bad fortune, decorating with red banners and lanterns for good luck, and preparing special meals. Many people exchange red envelopes containing money as gifts for good luck.Festivities include dragon and lion dances, fireworks, and various cultural performances. Each year is associated with one of the twelve animals from the Chinese zodiac, influencing characteristics and fortune for the year ahead. The Spring Festival is not only a time of joy and reunion but also serves as a way to honor ancestors and reflect on the past year's achievements and challenges.