Day 10, Spring Festival (Feb. 10, 2024)

The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is on the first day of the first lunar month. It usually falls in late January or early February, heralding the beginning of spring. This year, it falls on Feb. 10. 

This traditional festival is a festival of reunion, therefore, no matter how far away people are from their homes, they will try their best to return in order to have a reunion dinner on Lunar New Year's Eve and stay together throughout the festival. 

On this day, the entire family will don new clothes, light firecrackers, visit the older generations, and send wishes for the new year ahead. These customs have been passed down through generations, making Spring Festival the most traditional festival among Chinese people.

Day 9, New Year's Eve (Feb. 9, 2024)

The New Year's Eve is on the 30th day of the 12th lunar month, the day before Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Feb. 9. After days of preparation and high expectations, the highlight of Spring Festival celebrations finally arrives on this day. As a symbol of family reunion, the annual New Year's Eve feast is extremely important. Returning home for the meal is a tradition deeply rooted in every Chinese person no matter where they are. 

Day 8, Couplets-pasting Day (Feb. 8, 2024)

The Couplets-pasting Day is on the 29th day of the 12th lunar month, two days before Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Feb. 8. On this day, families usually paste Spring Festival couplets, paintings of deities, New Year pictures and paper-cut window decorations in their homes to express their wishes for the new year.