New Year's Customs
Worldwide
The Chinese New Year's
Yian Ma from China
The Chinese New Year's holiday
which is celebrated in February, is the longest and most crowded holiday
in my country. During this time, people celebrate the arrival of the New
Year, pray for a new start of their life in the following spring, and make
many new wishes and plans.
The children don't really
understand the meaning of New Year's, but it is very exciting for them,
and they are happy with all the gifts and programs such as dancing, movies,
eating, partying, and talking over old times. Adults visit each other,
and usually the holiday will last for two weeks.
I remember that when I was
a child, I used to look forward to the New Year, but year by year, I gradually
lost interest. Now spectacular shows on TV last all day long. Most of the
programs are parties from each province. People sing, dance and playdramsa.
Today, more and more Chinese would rather spend their time traveling during
the holiday. Furthermore, a lot of couples have their weddings during the
New Year's holiday.
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