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Families reunite, cities glow red with lanterns, and streets fill with snacks and celebrations. For\r\n <strong>au pairs<\/strong> y <strong>estudiantes<\/strong> in Chengdu, it\u2019s the best time to experience living culture up close.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>When It Happens (and Why Dates Change)<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Spring Festival follows the <strong>calendario lunar<\/strong>, so the date shifts yearly\u2014usually <strong>late January to mid-February<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n <li>The celebration runs for about <strong>15 days<\/strong>, desde <strong>New Year\u2019s Eve (Ch\u00fax\u012b \u9664\u5915)<\/strong> hasta el\r\n <strong>Lantern Festival (Yu\u00e1nxi\u0101o \u5143\u5bb5\u8282)<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n <li>Each year features a new <strong>zodiac animal<\/strong>\u2014expect themed decorations, gifts, and greetings.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p class=\"tip\">Confirm your school\/host family\u2019s <strong>exact days off<\/strong> and book any travel well in advance\u2014this is the world\u2019s largest annual migration (<em>ch\u016bny\u00f9n<\/em> \u6625\u8fd0).<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Key Days & Traditions<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>New Year\u2019s Eve (Ch\u00fax\u012b \u9664\u5915)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Reunion dinner<\/strong> with the family (hotpot, dumplings, fish).<\/li>\r\n <li>Put up <strong>spring couplets<\/strong> (\u6625\u8054) and a \u201c<strong>\u798f<\/strong>\u201d character\u2014often <em>upside down<\/em> for \u201cluck arrives.\u201d<\/li>\r\n <li>Give\/receive <strong>sobres rojos<\/strong> (\u7ea2\u5305 <em>h\u00f3ngb\u0101o<\/em>) for children and younger relatives.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Day 1\u20137 (\u521d\u4e00\u81f3\u521d\u4e03)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Visits to relatives, temple fairs, parks, and teahouses.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Day 5<\/strong> (\u8d22\u795e\u65e5): welcoming the God of Wealth\u2014shops may reopen with lion dances.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Day 7<\/strong> (\u4eba\u65e5): \u201cEveryone\u2019s birthday\u201d\u2014light, cheerful greetings.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Lantern Festival (Day 15)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Lantern displays, <strong>t\u0101ngyu\u00e1n<\/strong> (sweet rice balls), riddles, music.<\/li>\r\n <li>A photogenic close to the New Year period.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <span class=\"tag\">adecuada<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"tag\">Food<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"tag\">Good Luck<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>What to Expect in Chengdu<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Decoraci\u00f3n:<\/strong> Red lanterns and couplets on streets, malls, and historic lanes.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Temple fairs & park events:<\/strong> Performances, snacks, crafts; some teahouses host opera or face-changing sets.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Business hours:<\/strong> Many small shops close the first days; big malls and attractions run holiday schedules.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Fireworks:<\/strong> <em>Regulated<\/em> in many cities\u2014always follow local rules and designated zones.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Food & Symbolism (Host-Family Favorites)<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Dumplings (ji\u01ceozi \u997a\u5b50):<\/strong> North-influenced but popular everywhere; shape resembles ancient ingots (wealth).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Whole fish (y\u00fa \u9c7c):<\/strong> Served for \u201c<em>surplus<\/em>\u201d (\u4f59\/\u9c7c y\u00fa); often eaten but not fully finished for luck.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Ni\u00e1ng\u0101o \u5e74\u7cd5:<\/strong> \u201cYear-higher\u201d\u2014a sticky rice cake symbolizing progress.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Hotpot:<\/strong> Chengdu classic\u2014families gather around one pot and chat for hours.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>T\u0101ngyu\u00e1n \u6c64\u5706:<\/strong> Sweet rice balls for reunion, especially at Lantern Festival.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Red Envelopes 101 (H\u00f3ngb\u0101o)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ul class=\"check\">\r\n <li><strong>Who gives?<\/strong> Typically elders to kids\/younger family. As a guest, you <em>don\u2019t have to<\/em>, but a small hongbao for host kids is thoughtful.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>How much?<\/strong> Symbolic amounts with <strong>6<\/strong> o <strong>8<\/strong> are considered lucky. Avoid lots of <strong>4<\/strong>s.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Cash or digital?<\/strong> Both\u2014crisp bills in a red packet or <strong>WeChat hongbao<\/strong> if the family prefers.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Normas:<\/strong> Present\/receive with two hands; share a greeting (see below).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Gifts & Greetings<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Simple gifts:<\/strong> Tea, fruit baskets, snacks, or small sweets for your host family.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Avoid:<\/strong> Clocks, knives\/scissors (sharp = \u201ccutting ties\u201d), and pears (\u8c10\u97f3\u201c\u5206\u79bb\u201d in some regions).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Say:<\/strong> \u201c\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50\uff01\u201d (X\u012bnni\u00e1n ku\u00e0il\u00e8 \u2014 Happy New Year!) \/ \u201c\u606d\u559c\u53d1\u8d22\uff01\u201d (G\u014dngx\u01d0 f\u0101c\u00e1i \u2014 Wishing you prosperity!).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Fun add-on:<\/strong> \u201c\u8eab\u4f53\u5065\u5eb7\uff01\u201d (Good health) \/ \u201c\u5b66\u4e1a\u8fdb\u6b65\uff01\u201d (Progress in studies).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Do\u2019s & Don\u2019ts (Light, Practical)<\/h2>\r\n <ul class=\"check\">\r\n <li><strong>Qu\u00e9 hacer<\/strong> help put up decorations and offer to prep dumplings or hotpot ingredients.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Qu\u00e9 hacer<\/strong> wear a touch of <strong>red<\/strong>; avoid full black\/white outfits at family dinners.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong> argue or use negative words at the table\u2014keep the mood lucky.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong> sweep the house on <strong>Day 1<\/strong> in many families (superstition about \u201csweeping away\u201d luck).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Local note:<\/strong> Some regions avoid <strong>haircuts<\/strong> early in the first lunar month\u2014ask your hosts.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Travel & Practical Tips<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Book early:<\/strong> Trains, flights, and hotels fill quickly (ch\u016bny\u00f9n).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Carry ID & tickets:<\/strong> Keep passport\/permit and e-tickets easy to show.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Payment:<\/strong> QR pay is ubiquitous; keep a little cash as backup when small shops reopen.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> Follow local rules on fireworks; choose crowded, well-lit viewing areas; watch belongings in festival crowds.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Easy New Year Plan (Half Day with Host Family)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ol>\r\n <li>Afternoon: Help hang couplets (\u6625\u8054) and a \u201c\u798f\u201d (upside down) on the door.<\/li>\r\n <li>Evening: <strong>Reunion dinner<\/strong>\u2014hotpot or dumplings; prepare a tiny hongbao for the kids.<\/li>\r\n <li>Night: Park stroll for lanterns or TV gala at home; share \u201c\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50\uff01\u201d at midnight.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Useful Vocabulary<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>\u6625\u8282 (Ch\u016bnji\u00e9) \u2014 Spring Festival \/ Chinese New Year<\/li>\r\n <li>\u9664\u5915 (Ch\u00fax\u012b) \u2014 New Year\u2019s Eve<\/li>\r\n <li>\u7ea2\u5305 (h\u00f3ngb\u0101o) \u2014 red envelope<\/li>\r\n <li>\u6625\u8054 (ch\u016bnli\u00e1n) \u2014 spring couplets<\/li>\r\n <li>\u5e74\u591c\u996d (ni\u00e1ny\u00e8f\u00e0n) \u2014 reunion dinner<\/li>\r\n <li>\u6c64\u5706 \/ \u5143\u5bb5 \u2014 sweet rice balls \/ Lantern Festival<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>FAQ \u2014 Spring Festival<\/h2>\r\n <p><strong>Are most places closed?<\/strong><br\/>Small shops often close for the first days; big malls\/attractions use holiday hours.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Should I give hongbao?<\/strong><br\/>Optional. A small packet for children is polite; follow your host family\u2019s custom.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>What should I wear?<\/strong><br\/>Anything neat\u2014add <strong>red<\/strong> for luck. Comfortable shoes for park visits and lantern walks.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Can I travel during the holiday?<\/strong><br\/>Yes, but expect crowds and higher prices. Book early and keep documents handy.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Are fireworks allowed in Chengdu?<\/strong><br\/>Rules vary by district and year. Only use legal, designated areas\u2014when in doubt, enjoy official shows.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"cta\">\r\n <p><strong>Celebrate Spring Festival with Masons Au Pair<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n We help you prep greetings, hongbao etiquette, and family-friendly plans\u2014plus city-specific tips for Chengdu events\u2014so your\r\n New Year is warm, safe, and unforgettable.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/es\/be-an-au-pair-in-china\/\">Join Our Au Pair Program<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/main>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"class_list":["post-4115","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about the Spring Festival and how it works in China. 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) \u2014 Dates, Traditions & How to Join | Masons Au Pair<\/title>\r\n <meta name=\"description\" content=\"China\u2019s biggest holiday explained: when Spring Festival happens, key traditions, food, red envelopes, do\u2019s & don\u2019ts, travel tips, Chengdu specifics, vocabulary, and FAQs for au pairs and students.\"\/>\r\n <style>\r\n :root { --brand:#093F50; }\r\n body { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#222; line-height:1.7; margin:0; }\r\n .wrap { max-width:860px; padding:24px; margin:0 auto; }\r\n h1, h2 { font-size:25px; color:var(--brand); }\r\n h2 { margin-top:150px; }\r\n p { margin:12px 0; }\r\n ul, ol { padding-left:22px; }\r\n a { color:var(--brand); text-decoration:none; }\r\n a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }\r\n .box { border:1px solid var(--brand); border-radius:10px; padding:16px 18px; background:#f7fbfc; }\r\n .grid-2 { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; }\r\n @media (min-width:720px){ .grid-2 { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }\r\n .tip, .note { font-style:italic; opacity:.9; }\r\n .check li { margin:6px 0; }\r\n .cta { margin-top:28px; padding:18px 20px; border:1px solid var(--brand); border-radius:10px; background:#f7fbfc; }\r\n .cta a.button { display:inline-block; margin-top:10px; padding:10px 16px; font-weight:700; border-radius:6px; background:var(--brand); color:#fff; text-decoration:none; }\r\n .tag { display:inline-block; padding:2px 8px; border:1px solid var(--brand); border-radius:16px; font-size:12px; margin-right:6px; }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n <main class=\"wrap\">\r\n <h1>Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) \u2014 Dates, Traditions & How to Join<\/h1>\r\n <p>\r\n <strong>Fiesta de la Primavera<\/strong>\u2014also called <strong>A\u00f1o Nuevo chino<\/strong> o <strong>Ch\u016bnji\u00e9<\/strong> (\u6625\u8282)\u2014is China\u2019s\r\n biggest holiday. Families reunite, cities glow red with lanterns, and streets fill with snacks and celebrations. For\r\n <strong>au pairs<\/strong> y <strong>estudiantes<\/strong> in Chengdu, it\u2019s the best time to experience living culture up close.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>When It Happens (and Why Dates Change)<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Spring Festival follows the <strong>calendario lunar<\/strong>, so the date shifts yearly\u2014usually <strong>late January to mid-February<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n <li>The celebration runs for about <strong>15 days<\/strong>, desde <strong>New Year\u2019s Eve (Ch\u00fax\u012b \u9664\u5915)<\/strong> hasta el\r\n <strong>Lantern Festival (Yu\u00e1nxi\u0101o \u5143\u5bb5\u8282)<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n <li>Each year features a new <strong>zodiac animal<\/strong>\u2014expect themed decorations, gifts, and greetings.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p class=\"tip\">Confirm your school\/host family\u2019s <strong>exact days off<\/strong> and book any travel well in advance\u2014this is the world\u2019s largest annual migration (<em>ch\u016bny\u00f9n<\/em> \u6625\u8fd0).<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Key Days & Traditions<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>New Year\u2019s Eve (Ch\u00fax\u012b \u9664\u5915)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Reunion dinner<\/strong> with the family (hotpot, dumplings, fish).<\/li>\r\n <li>Put up <strong>spring couplets<\/strong> (\u6625\u8054) and a \u201c<strong>\u798f<\/strong>\u201d character\u2014often <em>upside down<\/em> for \u201cluck arrives.\u201d<\/li>\r\n <li>Give\/receive <strong>sobres rojos<\/strong> (\u7ea2\u5305 <em>h\u00f3ngb\u0101o<\/em>) for children and younger relatives.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Day 1\u20137 (\u521d\u4e00\u81f3\u521d\u4e03)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Visits to relatives, temple fairs, parks, and teahouses.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Day 5<\/strong> (\u8d22\u795e\u65e5): welcoming the God of Wealth\u2014shops may reopen with lion dances.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Day 7<\/strong> (\u4eba\u65e5): \u201cEveryone\u2019s birthday\u201d\u2014light, cheerful greetings.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Lantern Festival (Day 15)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Lantern displays, <strong>t\u0101ngyu\u00e1n<\/strong> (sweet rice balls), riddles, music.<\/li>\r\n <li>A photogenic close to the New Year period.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <span class=\"tag\">adecuada<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"tag\">Food<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"tag\">Good Luck<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>What to Expect in Chengdu<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Decoraci\u00f3n:<\/strong> Red lanterns and couplets on streets, malls, and historic lanes.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Temple fairs & park events:<\/strong> Performances, snacks, crafts; some teahouses host opera or face-changing sets.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Business hours:<\/strong> Many small shops close the first days; big malls and attractions run holiday schedules.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Fireworks:<\/strong> <em>Regulated<\/em> in many cities\u2014always follow local rules and designated zones.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Food & Symbolism (Host-Family Favorites)<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Dumplings (ji\u01ceozi \u997a\u5b50):<\/strong> North-influenced but popular everywhere; shape resembles ancient ingots (wealth).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Whole fish (y\u00fa \u9c7c):<\/strong> Served for \u201c<em>surplus<\/em>\u201d (\u4f59\/\u9c7c y\u00fa); often eaten but not fully finished for luck.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Ni\u00e1ng\u0101o \u5e74\u7cd5:<\/strong> \u201cYear-higher\u201d\u2014a sticky rice cake symbolizing progress.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Hotpot:<\/strong> Chengdu classic\u2014families gather around one pot and chat for hours.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>T\u0101ngyu\u00e1n \u6c64\u5706:<\/strong> Sweet rice balls for reunion, especially at Lantern Festival.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Red Envelopes 101 (H\u00f3ngb\u0101o)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ul class=\"check\">\r\n <li><strong>Who gives?<\/strong> Typically elders to kids\/younger family. As a guest, you <em>don\u2019t have to<\/em>, but a small hongbao for host kids is thoughtful.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>How much?<\/strong> Symbolic amounts with <strong>6<\/strong> o <strong>8<\/strong> are considered lucky. Avoid lots of <strong>4<\/strong>s.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Cash or digital?<\/strong> Both\u2014crisp bills in a red packet or <strong>WeChat hongbao<\/strong> if the family prefers.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Normas:<\/strong> Present\/receive with two hands; share a greeting (see below).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Gifts & Greetings<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Simple gifts:<\/strong> Tea, fruit baskets, snacks, or small sweets for your host family.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Avoid:<\/strong> Clocks, knives\/scissors (sharp = \u201ccutting ties\u201d), and pears (\u8c10\u97f3\u201c\u5206\u79bb\u201d in some regions).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Say:<\/strong> \u201c\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50\uff01\u201d (X\u012bnni\u00e1n ku\u00e0il\u00e8 \u2014 Happy New Year!) \/ \u201c\u606d\u559c\u53d1\u8d22\uff01\u201d (G\u014dngx\u01d0 f\u0101c\u00e1i \u2014 Wishing you prosperity!).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Fun add-on:<\/strong> \u201c\u8eab\u4f53\u5065\u5eb7\uff01\u201d (Good health) \/ \u201c\u5b66\u4e1a\u8fdb\u6b65\uff01\u201d (Progress in studies).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Do\u2019s & Don\u2019ts (Light, Practical)<\/h2>\r\n <ul class=\"check\">\r\n <li><strong>Qu\u00e9 hacer<\/strong> help put up decorations and offer to prep dumplings or hotpot ingredients.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Qu\u00e9 hacer<\/strong> wear a touch of <strong>red<\/strong>; avoid full black\/white outfits at family dinners.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong> argue or use negative words at the table\u2014keep the mood lucky.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong> sweep the house on <strong>Day 1<\/strong> in many families (superstition about \u201csweeping away\u201d luck).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Local note:<\/strong> Some regions avoid <strong>haircuts<\/strong> early in the first lunar month\u2014ask your hosts.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Travel & Practical Tips<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Book early:<\/strong> Trains, flights, and hotels fill quickly (ch\u016bny\u00f9n).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Carry ID & tickets:<\/strong> Keep passport\/permit and e-tickets easy to show.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Payment:<\/strong> QR pay is ubiquitous; keep a little cash as backup when small shops reopen.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> Follow local rules on fireworks; choose crowded, well-lit viewing areas; watch belongings in festival crowds.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Easy New Year Plan (Half Day with Host Family)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ol>\r\n <li>Afternoon: Help hang couplets (\u6625\u8054) and a \u201c\u798f\u201d (upside down) on the door.<\/li>\r\n <li>Evening: <strong>Reunion dinner<\/strong>\u2014hotpot or dumplings; prepare a tiny hongbao for the kids.<\/li>\r\n <li>Night: Park stroll for lanterns or TV gala at home; share \u201c\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50\uff01\u201d at midnight.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Useful Vocabulary<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>\u6625\u8282 (Ch\u016bnji\u00e9) \u2014 Spring Festival \/ Chinese New Year<\/li>\r\n <li>\u9664\u5915 (Ch\u00fax\u012b) \u2014 New Year\u2019s Eve<\/li>\r\n <li>\u7ea2\u5305 (h\u00f3ngb\u0101o) \u2014 red envelope<\/li>\r\n <li>\u6625\u8054 (ch\u016bnli\u00e1n) \u2014 spring couplets<\/li>\r\n <li>\u5e74\u591c\u996d (ni\u00e1ny\u00e8f\u00e0n) \u2014 reunion dinner<\/li>\r\n <li>\u6c64\u5706 \/ \u5143\u5bb5 \u2014 sweet rice balls \/ Lantern Festival<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>FAQ \u2014 Spring Festival<\/h2>\r\n <p><strong>Are most places closed?<\/strong><br\/>Small shops often close for the first days; big malls\/attractions use holiday hours.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Should I give hongbao?<\/strong><br\/>Optional. 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