Chinese New Year, starts on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历), is considered as China's most important holiday. It (know) as the Spring Festival.
The Spring Festival starts at the beginning the new moon. It often happens between January and February. It usually (last) about one month until the Lantern Festival (元宵节), which gives everyone plenty of time for celebration.
(traditional), red envelopes with money in are gifted during the Spring Festival celebrations. It's a custom which goes back to ancient times. However, when the tradition (start) is unknown. Whatever the reason is, the red envelope is an important part of Chinese New Year to this day.
The firework is another big part of Chinese New Year. A (write) shared the following story on a website. An old man saved a town from a terrible monster (怪兽)by throwing many bamboo (stick) into the fire. The explosion caused by the bamboo frightened off the monster. As result, Chinese people set off fireworks (爆竹)during Chinese New Year celebrations (avoid) the evil spirits of the past.
