Pre-Festival Preparations
House Cleaning and Decorating
In the days leading up to the Spring Festival, Chinese families engage in a thorough cleaning of their homes, known as “sweeping the dust.” This ritual symbolizes the removal of the old and the welcoming of the new. After cleaning, homes are decorated with red lanterns, paper cuttings, and spring couplets bearing auspicious messages.
Shopping and Food Preparation
Families also stock up on necessities and festive foods during this time. Markets and stores are bustling with activity as people purchase new clothes, gifts, and ingredients for traditional dishes. Some of the must-have food items include:
Food Item
Significance
Dumplings (Jiaozi)
Symbolize wealth and good fortune
Spring Rolls
Resemble gold bars, signifying wealth
Nian Gao (Sticky Rice Cake)
Represents increasing prosperity year after year
Fish
Represents abundance and surplus
Eve of the Spring Festival (February 4, 2019)
Family Reunion Dinner
On the eve of the Spring Festival, family members gather for a reunion dinner, known as “Nian Ye Fan.” This is often the most important meal of the year, with dishes that vary by region. The dinner is a time for family bonding and giving thanks for the blessings of the past year.
Watching the Spring Festival Gala
After dinner, many families tune in to the annual Spring Festival Gala, a nationally televised variety show featuring music, dance, comedy, and stage performances. The gala has become a cultural tradition and is watched by hundreds of millions of people each year.
Firecrackers and Fireworks
At midnight, the sky comes alive with the sound and light of firecrackers and fireworks. This tradition is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck for the coming year. However, due to pollution concerns, some cities have imposed restrictions on fireworks in recent years.
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First Day of the Spring Festival (February 5, 2019)
Offering Sacrifices to Ancestors
On the first day of the Spring Festival, many families visit the graves of their ancestors or make offerings at home altars. This practice, known as “Bai Nian,” is a way of paying respect to deceased family members and seeking their blessings for the new year.
Exchanging Red Envelopes
Children and unmarried adults receive red envelopes containing money (Hong Bao) from older family members. The red color symbolizes good luck, and the money inside is believed to bring wealth and prosperity.
Visiting Relatives and Friends
The first day of the Spring Festival is also a time for visiting relatives and friends, exchanging greetings, and strengthening social bonds. People dress in new clothes and bring gifts when visiting others.
Subsequent Days of the Spring Festival
Second Day: Married Daughters Visit Their Parents
On the second day of the Spring Festival, married daughters traditionally visit their parents’ homes with their husbands and children. This custom is known as “Hui Men” and is a way of maintaining family ties.
Fifth Day: Welcoming the God of Wealth
The fifth day of the Spring Festival is believed to be the birthday of the God of Wealth (Cai Shen). Businesses reopen on this day, and people engage in activities to attract good fortune and prosperity, such as setting off firecrackers and displaying the character “Fu” (fortune) upside down.
Seventh Day: Human Day
According to Chinese folklore, the seventh day of the Spring Festival is considered the birthday of human beings. People eat a special dish called “Qi Bao Geng,” a thick soup made with seven different vegetables.
Fifteenth Day: Lantern Festival
The Spring Festival officially ends on the fifteenth day with the Lantern Festival (Yuan Xiao Jie). People hang colorful lanterns, solve riddles written on lanterns, eat sweet dumplings called Tangyuan, and enjoy fireworks displays.
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Spring Festival Travel Rush
The Spring Festival is also known for the world’s largest annual human migration, with millions of Chinese traveling to reunite with their families. This period, known as “Chunyun,” puts immense pressure on China’s transportation system.
Year
Total Passenger Trips (Billion)
2019
2.99 (Estimated)
2018
2.97
2017
2.80
2016
2.91
To manage the surge in travelers, the Chinese government employs various measures, such as:
Adding extra trains and flights
Implementing a ticket pre-sale period
Enhancing security and crowd control at transportation hubs
Encouraging off-peak travel
Despite these efforts, travelers often face long queues, delays, and overcrowding during the Spring Festival travel rush.
Traditional Spring Festival Customs
Pasting Spring Couplets (Chun Lian)
Spring couplets are pairs of poetry lines written on red paper and pasted on either side of a doorway. They express good wishes for the coming year and are believed to bring blessings to the household.
Hanging “Fu” Characters
The Chinese character “Fu,” meaning fortune or luck, is often displayed on doors and walls during the Spring Festival. Hanging the character upside down is believed to symbolize the arrival of good fortune.
Giving New Year Paintings (Nian Hua)
New Year paintings are colorful folk art pieces that depict auspicious symbols, mythological figures, or scenes from everyday life. They are gifted or displayed in homes to invite blessings and prosperity.
Lion and Dragon Dances
Lion and dragon dances are traditional performances held during the Spring Festival to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. Performers mimic the movements of these mythical creatures to the accompaniment of drums, gongs, and firecrackers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the significance of the Chinese zodiac animals?
A: The Chinese zodiac consists of a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal. It is believed that people born under each animal sign have certain personality traits and characteristics. In 2019, it is the Year of the Pig, which is associated with wealth, good fortune, and prosperity.
Q: How long does the Spring Festival last?
A: The Spring Festival is a 15-day celebration, starting from the Lunar New Year’s Eve and ending with the Lantern Festival. However, the official public holiday period in China is usually 7 days long.
Q: What are some common greetings during the Spring Festival?
A: Some popular Spring Festival greetings include:
“Xin Nian Kuai Le” – Happy New Year
“Gong Xi Fa Cai” – Wishing you prosperity and wealth
“Wan Shi Ru Yi” – May all your wishes come true
Q: Are there any taboos during the Spring Festival?
A: Some common taboos during the Spring Festival include:
Avoiding the use of scissors, knives, or other sharp objects, as they are believed to cut off good luck
Not cleaning or sweeping on the first day of the festival, as it may sweep away good fortune
Refraining from saying negative words or phrases, as it may bring bad luck
Q: How do people typically spend the Spring Festival holiday?
A: People usually spend the Spring Festival holiday with family, enjoying reunion dinners, visiting relatives and friends, watching the Spring Festival Gala, and engaging in various traditions and customs. Some people also take the opportunity to travel and explore new places.
The Chinese Spring Festival is a time of great joy, celebration, and togetherness. It is a period when ancient traditions come alive, and families reunite to welcome the new year with hope and optimism. As the Year of the Pig begins, may the Spring Festival bring prosperity, happiness, and good fortune to all.
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