🎉 Chinese Festivals 🎉

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New Year's Day

元旦 · 一月一日

It is the first day of the year. People have a holiday and say "Happy New Year!" to each other. 🎆🎉

Spring Festival

春节 · 农历正月初一

It is the most important festival in China. Families get together, eat dumplings, and light fireworks. Kids get red envelopes with money! 🧧

Lantern Festival

元宵节 · 农历正月十五

People eat tangyuan (sweet rice balls), watch lanterns, and guess riddles. It's on the 15th day of the new year. 🏮✨

Women's Day

妇女节 · 三月八日

It is a day to thank and love all women — mothers, teachers, and friends. People give flowers and gifts. 💐🌸

Qingming Festival

清明节 · 四月四至六日

People visit graves to remember family, and also go outside to enjoy spring. They eat green rice balls. 🌿🌧️

Mother's Day

母亲节 · 五月第二个星期日

It is a day to say "Thank you, Mom!" People give mothers carnations, cards, and big hugs. 👩‍👧💖

Children's Day

儿童节 · 六月一日

It is a special day for kids. Schools have fun activities, and children get gifts and sweets. 🎈🍭

Father's Day

父亲节 · 六月第三个星期日

It is a day to say "Thank you, Dad!" People give fathers ties, cards, and a big smile. 👨‍👧💙

Qixi Festival

七夕节 · 农历七月初七

It is called "Chinese Valentine's Day." People look at stars and hear a love story about a cowherd and a weaver girl. 💑✨

Mid-Autumn Festival

中秋节 · 农历八月十五

Families eat mooncakes and look at the big, bright moon. It's a time for reunion and happiness. 🌕🥮

Double Ninth Festival

重阳节 · 农历九月初九

People climb mountains and enjoy chrysanthemum flowers. It is a day to show love to old people. 🍂⛰️

National Day

国庆节 · 十月一日

It is the birthday of China. People have a long holiday, watch flag-raising, and travel with family. 🇨🇳🎈

Christmas

圣诞节 · 十二月二十五日

People decorate Christmas trees and give gifts. Many shops have sales and big lights. It is a fun winter day! 🎄🎁

Chinese New Year's Eve

除夕 · 农历腊月最后一天

Families have a big dinner together and stay up late to welcome the new year. People set off fireworks at midnight. 🎆🥟