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China's most important traditional festival, symbolizing saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, as well as family reunions. Master everything from New Year's Eve dinner menus to red envelope amounts, blessings to dining etiquette.

The grand finale of the Spring Festival. Enjoy lantern displays, solve riddles, eat tangyuan, and experience the festive atmosphere.

A time for honoring ancestors through tomb sweeping, as well as enjoying spring outings. Learn about ceremonial rituals and taboos.

Commemorating the poet Qu Yuan. Dragon boat races, zongzi dumplings, and hanging mugwort.

A reunion festival of moon viewing, eating mooncakes, and missing loved ones far away. The second most important festival after the Spring Festival.

China's traditional Valentine's Day, originating from the beautiful legend of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl. A romantic moment to express love.

Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang) celebrates respecting elders, appreciating chrysanthemums, and climbing heights. Also known as Respect for the Aged Day.

Winter Solstice (Dongzhi) marks the longest night of the year and the return of yang energy. Celebrate with dumplings in the north and tangyuan in the south.

Laba Festival celebrates the 8th day of the 12th lunar month with laba porridge (八宝粥). It marks the beginning of intensive Spring Festival preparations.

Dragon Head Festival celebrates the awakening of dragons and the arrival of spring rains. Get a lucky haircut and eat traditional dragon foods!

Shangsi Festival is one of China's oldest traditions, dating back over 2,000 years. Originally a day for bathing, purification, and driving away misfortune.

New Year's Eve is the most important family reunion night of the year. Enjoy reunion dinner, stay up late, and welcome the new year together!

Cold Food Festival is an ancient tradition from over 2,600 years ago. Commemorate loyal Jie Zitui with cold food and ancestor honors.

Ghost Festival honors ancestors and appeases hungry spirits. Traditional rituals include offerings, incense, and burning joss paper.

Human Day celebrates the creation of humanity by goddess Nüwa. Eat seven-vegetable porridge and make wishes for the year!

God of Wealth Festival celebrates the Wealth God's birthday. Businesses and families pray for wealth and prosperity in the new year.