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Is New Year's Day a holiday in China?

Is New Year's Day a holiday in China?

New Year's Day, that is, 65438+ 10/in Gregorian calendar every year, is a festival celebrated by most countries and regions in the world. However, in China, New Year's Day is not a traditional festival, but a western festival introduced in modern times. Nevertheless, New Year's Day is still widely valued and celebrated in China.

China first celebrated New Year's Day from 1984. At that time, the central government decided to take New Year's Day as a legal holiday to celebrate the New Year and reflect the socialist spirit. Since then, New Year's Day has become a legal holiday in China, and people in China began to hold various celebrations on this day.

New Year's Day celebrations in China are varied. People can see light shows, concerts, fireworks shows and large-scale celebration parades in the city. Many people also choose to get together with family and friends and have a good time. In addition, shopping malls and shops in China will also launch various promotional activities to attract consumers to shop.

Although New Year's Day is not a traditional festival in China, it has become an important moment for China people to celebrate the New Year and relax. Whether in cities or villages, people enthusiastically celebrate New Year's Day and welcome the arrival of the New Year.

Generally speaking, New Year's Day is an important festival in China. Although it is not a traditional festival, it has become one of China people's favorite festivals.

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