Chinese Traditional Festivals in English

The traditional Chinese festivals are introduced in English as follows:

New Year's Eve: I am delighted to know that you are interested in Chinese New Year's Eve. I will try to give you a very brief account of this special day as it would be impossible to fully showcase its cultural richness.

The Eve, or the last day of the Chinese lunar year, is said to have originated from a tale about Chinese ancestors using firecrackers to kill a monster that had kept harassing them. Now, it has been regarded as the threshold of the Chinese lunar year. Now, it has been regarded as the threshold between the old and the new, when every family has to clean up the house and prepare a festive dinner. I am very glad to learn that you are interested in New Year's Eve. I will try my best to give you a brief introduction to this special day, as it is impossible to fully demonstrate its cultural heritage. It is said that Christmas Eve, the last day of the Chinese lunar calendar, originated from a legend that Chinese ancestors used firecrackers to kill the monsters that constantly harassed them. It is now seen as the boundary between old and new, when every family must clean their house and prepare a festive dinner.

Spring Festival: Since Spring Festival is around the corner, I am even happier to acquaint you with our local culture. Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important festival for the Chinese people. Festival, is the most important festival for the Chinese.

Marking the end of winter, it is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year Originally, it was a time to scare away a legendary beast "nian" and to honor deities and ancestors. Originally, it was a time to scare away a legendary beast "nian" and to honor deities and ancestors. Usually, we have a sumptuous family dinner, watch lion dances and dragon dances, light firecrackers and fireworks, visit friends and relatives and give money in the name of "nian". visit friends and relatives and give money in red envelopes during this festival.

Translation: Since the Spring Festival is approaching, I would like to familiarize you with our local culture. The New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important festival for the Chinese. Marking the end of winter, this festival celebrates the beginning of the New Year as well as spring on the traditional lunar calendar. Originally, it was meant to scare away the legendary beast "Nian" and to pay homage to the gods and ancestors. Usually, during this festival we enjoy a hearty family dinner, watch lion and dragon dances, set off firecrackers and fireworks, visit friends and relatives, and donate money in red envelopes.