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21:36, 15-Feb-2018
No greater gift during Chinese New Year than being with family
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Returning home for the Spring Festival is not only a physical journey, but also a mental one.
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The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in the Chinese cultural calendar. It is seen as a time of family reunions and re-connection, prompting separated members to cross long distances and sit together at one table.
No matter how far parents or their offspring have to travel in China, they are always willing to make the journey home during the Chinese New Year.
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In the eyes of the Chinese people, the Spring Festival is closely connected with the concept of family. Chinese families start to prepare for the occasion on the 12th month of the lunar year.
On New Year’s Eve, the whole family gets together to enjoy the last dinner of the soon-to-be-over Lunar Year. Chinese people attach great importance to the family feast, a very important part of Spring Festival celebrations. All family members gather together to celebrate the passing of the old year and to welcome the New Year, sharing the joy of the family reunion.
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The lively atmosphere not only fills every household, but also permeates to the streets. A series of activities such as lion dances, dragon lantern dances, and temple fairs is usually held for days. The Spring Festival comes to an end when the Lantern Festival is over.
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The story is one in The 1.3 Billion series exploring the diverse lives that make up China.