🌟 Have you ever seen a city glow with thousands of colorful lanterns? In Jinan City, located in Shandong Province, China, the streets are shining brightly! 🏮✨
This is because people are getting ready for the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year. It’s the most important holiday in China, and it’s a time for families to come together and celebrate. 🎊
Before the big day, there’s a special mini-festival called “Xiaonian” (pronounced “shyaow-neean”). It happens on the 23rd or 24th day of the last month of the traditional Chinese calendar. This year, people celebrated Xiaonian on January 22, 2025. During Xiaonian, everyone starts preparing for the Spring Festival by cleaning their homes and decorating with beautiful lanterns. 🏮🏠
In Jinan, colorful lanterns are displayed all over the city’s parks and shopping areas. The lanterns come in all shapes and sizes, lighting up the city and making it feel magical! ✨ Many people visit these places to enjoy the festive vibes and take lots of pictures. 📸
The lanterns symbolize bringing light and brightness into the new year. It’s a way to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one with hope and happiness. 😊
Does your city have any special celebrations or decorations for the New Year? It’s always exciting to learn about different traditions around the world! 🌍
Reference(s):
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