On February 1, 2022, over a billion people in China, especially working away from the hometown, found their way home to observe the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. The ancient tradition (date) back to the ancient time with the objective of driving away "Nian". man-eating wild monster, by numerous (careful) designed means, from hanging spring couplets setting off firecrackers.
(consider)the most important meal of the year for ages, the reunion dinner is both delicious and rooted in Chinese tradition: a whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness,long uncut noodles show longevity(长寿). When having the reunion feast, children receive red envelopes filled with money and (inspire) messages from elders, represents their expectations for their offspring. More excitingly, parents allow their children, usually watching the Spring Festival Gala and admiring fireworks shows together, (stay) up all night to enjoy the big celebration.
The two-week long celebrations will end on February 15—the day of the full moon—with the Lantern Festival.