【春节的作文英语】The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important traditional holiday in China. It marks the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar and is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country.

During this time, people clean their homes to sweep away bad luck and welcome good fortune. They also decorate their houses with red paper cuts and lanterns, as the color red is believed to bring happiness and ward off evil spirits. Families gather together to have a big dinner on New Year's Eve, which is filled with delicious food such as dumplings, fish, and rice cakes. These foods symbolize wealth, prosperity, and progress.

Children especially look forward to the Spring Festival because they receive red envelopes (hongbao) from their elders. These envelopes contain money, which is considered a blessing for the new year. In addition, there are firecrackers and fireworks that light up the sky, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere.

The festival lasts for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival. On this day, people eat sweet rice balls (tangyuan) and watch colorful lantern displays. The festival is not only a time for celebration but also a way to honor family, tradition, and culture.

In my opinion, the Spring Festival is more than just a holiday—it is a time to reconnect with family, remember our roots, and look forward to a bright future. Even though I may be far away from home, I always feel the warmth and joy of the Spring Festival through the stories and traditions shared by my family.