Little New Year: The Start of China’s Spring Festival Fun!
Hey there! Did you know that in China, people start celebrating the New Year even before the big day? 🎉 It’s called “Little New Year,” and it’s like a warm-up party for the grand Spring Festival, which is the Chinese New Year.
A few days before the main festival, people all over China begin their festivities. After working hard all year, families come together to make delicious traditional foods. Imagine the yummy smells of cakes, buns, and other treats filling the streets! 🍰🥟
One of the coolest traditions is making fish-shaped buns. In places like Zaozhuang in Shandong Province, people make these special buns because the word “fish” sounds like “surplus” in Chinese, which means they wish for plenty of good things in the coming year. 🐟✨
The Little New Year is all about cleaning the house, decorating, and preparing for the big celebrations ahead. It’s a time to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one with joy and hope. So, as the sweet aromas fill the air, everyone gets excited for the fun times to come! 🏮🎊
Isn’t it amazing how different cultures celebrate the New Year? Maybe you can think of a special tradition your family has during the holidays! 😊
Reference(s):
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