Chunjie (Chinese Spring Festival)

Chunjie, or Chinese Spring Festival, is China's most significant traditional holiday marking the Lunar New Year, usually between late January and mid-February. It celebrates the end of winter and the arrival of spring, emphasizing renewal and family togetherness. The festival features customs like family reunions, festive meals, red decorations, fireworks, dragon dances, and giving red envelopes with money. It’s a time for honoring ancestors, warding off evil spirits, and welcoming good luck for the year ahead. The celebration typically lasts for about 15 days, culminating in the Lantern Festival.