Two people talk about the Spring Festival, a traditional festival in China, in spoken English.

A: Happy New Year!

B: hmm ... I'm a little confused; New Year's Day ended a few weeks ago.

Um ... I'm a little confused. Didn't the New Year pass a few weeks ago?

You must be joking! Today is China New Year, fool!

Are you kidding? I mean the Spring Festival, you idiot!

Oh, by the way, I forgot. Why do you celebrate two new years?

Oh, yes, I forgot. Why do you celebrate two new years?

China's New Year is based on the lunar calendar. China people have been celebrating the New Year in this way for thousands of years.

The Spring Festival is based on the lunar calendar. China people have celebrated this festival for thousands of years.

I noticed that our company was empty in the past few days.

I found that our company is empty these days.

A: That's because everyone goes home for the New Year. This is a family holiday, not a party holiday. Do you want to come to my house for New Year's dinner?

A: Because everyone has to go home for the New Year. This is a day of family reunion, not a carnival festival. Do you want to come to my house for New Year's Eve dinner?

B: Of course. Can you set off firecrackers?

B: Of course. Can you set off firecrackers?

Sure, but the most important thing we do during the New Year is to eat! So be sure to have a good appetite!

Yes, but the most important thing during the New Year in China is eating, so get ready for a big meal!