春节英文介绍

春节是中国民间最隆重、最富有特色、最热闹的一个古老节日。下面小编为大家整理的春节英文介绍，希望对大家有用!

春节英文介绍

The Chinese New Year is now popularly known as the Spring Festival because it starts from the begining of spring(the first of the twenty-four terms in coordination with the changes of Nature).Its origin is too old to be traced.Several explanations are hanging around.All agree,however,that the word Nian,which in modern Chinese solely means“year”,was originally the name of a monster beast that started to make troubles to people the night before the beginning of a new year.

The celebration of New Year is a grand event of China.New Year festivities last for one month in China.Chinese New Year is also called Spring Festival.It begins from the middle of the last month of the year and ends up in the first month of the New Year.The last day celebration in China is called Lantern Festival.It is the busiest time of the year for Chinese people.The arrangements they have to make for family reunions,buying necessities and preparing food keep them busy throughout the holiday.Many of them travel back home and meet friends over dinner and drinks.The celebrations include decorating the house and setting off fireworks.

Chinese New Year falls on a different date every year.Chinese calendar is a combination of solar and lunar calendar.Chinese New Year falls on second new moon after the winter solstice(冬至).Chinese calendar has a 12 year cycle and each year is named after animal.Chinese believe that every person resembles an animal and this reflects their traits.Year 2011 was the Year of the Rabbit.People born on this date are said to be very cute and trustworthy.

The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China.People usually decorate the doors and windows with red paper cuttings.People usually clean house too.Because they want to sweep away bad luck.Children can get some new clothes or presents from their parents and grandparents.

On New Year’s Eve,family always has a big dinner.Everybody is watching TV and talking.

On New Year’s Day,people usually put on their new clothes and visit their family and friends.They usually say:“Happy New Year’s Day.”