To enjoy a traditional and fascinating Spring Festival, here are 16 days with unique traditions you won't want to miss this holiday season.
January 18, 2024
2024-01-18
The Chinese character 龙 ("long") is the keyword for the second day of the second lunar month, or Dragon Head-raising Day.
February 21, 2023
2023-02-21
Traditionally, Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival from the first day to the fifth day of the first lunar month. They also regard the Lantern Festival and the Dragon Head-raising Day as important parts of the Spring Festival.
February 2, 2023
2023-02-02
The Chinese character 富 ("fu"), meaning wealthy or abundant, is the keyword for the fifth day of the Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Jan. 26.
January 26, 2023
2023-01-26
The Chinese character 灶 ("zao"), meaning kitchen, is the keyword for the fourth day of the Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Jan. 25.
January 25, 2023
2023-01-25
The Chinese character 安 ("an"), meaning safe, secure, or at ease, is the keyword for the third day of the Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Jan. 24.
January 24, 2023
2023-01-24
The Chinese character 娘 ("niang"), meaning mother, is the keyword for the second day of the Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Jan. 23.
January 23, 2023
2023-01-23
The Chinese character 新 ("xin"), meaning new, is the keyword for the first day of the Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Jan. 22.
January 22, 2023
2023-01-22
The Chinese character 年 ("nian"), meaning year or age, is a keyword for the 30th day of the 12th lunar month. This year, it falls on Jan. 21.
January 21, 2023
2023-01-21
The Chinese character 贴 ("tie"), meaning to paste, is the keyword for the 29th day of the 12th lunar month. This year, it falls on Jan. 20.
January 20, 2023
2023-01-20
The Chinese character 蒸 ("zheng"), meaning to steam (food), is a keyword for the 28th day of the 12th lunar month. This year, it falls on Jan. 19.
January 19, 2023
2023-01-19
The Chinese character 洗 ("xi"), meaning to wash, is a keyword for the 27th day of the 12th lunar month. This year, it falls on Jan. 18.
January 18, 2023
2023-01-18
The Chinese character 肉 ("rou"), meaning meat, is a keyword for the 26th day of the 12th lunar month. This year, it falls on Jan. 17.
January 17, 2023
2023-01-17
The Chinese character 腐 ("fu"), meaning tofu or bean curd, is a keyword for the 25th day of the 12th lunar month. This year, it falls on Jan. 16.
January 16, 2023
2023-01-16
The Chinese character 净 ("jing"), meaning clean or pure, is the keyword for the 24th day of the 12th lunar month. This year, it falls on Jan. 15. Families traditionally clean their homes on this day in preparation for the new year.
January 15, 2023
2023-01-15
Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival, is the most important festival in China. It usually falls in late January or early February, heralding the beginning of spring. This year, it falls on Jan. 22.
January 14, 2023
2023-01-14
The Chinese character 粥 ("zhou"), meaning porridge, is the keyword for China's Laba Festival.
December 30, 2022
2022-12-30
The Chinese character 敬 ("jing"), meaning respect or to show respect, is a keyword for China's Chongyang Festival. It falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, usually in October. This year, it falls on Oct. 4.
October 1, 2022
2022-10-01
The Mid-Autumn Festival has its origins in the ancient worship of celestial phenomena, and was initially held to worship the moon in the fall.
September 8, 2022
2022-09-08
The Chinese character 爱 ("ai"), meaning love, is the keyword for China's Qixi Festival. This traditional festival has a history of around 2,000 years and originates from a romantic tale. This year, it falls on Aug. 4. Let's find out more about its romantic history and unique traditions.
August 3, 2022
2022-08-03
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