Chinese Culture and Festivals

中国有很多有名的文化和节日，每一个都有特别的意思。
最重要的节日是春节。春节的时候，家人都会回家一起吃饭。大家会吃饺子、鱼，还会给小孩子红包。家里会放红色的装饰，因为红色代表好运。春节的气氛很热闹，也很温暖。

另外一个很重要的节日是中秋节。中秋节人们会一起吃月饼，看月亮。
很多家庭会坐在一起聊天，说说这几天的生活。中秋节代表团圆，所以人们都希望家人平安、快乐。

还有端午节，人们会吃粽子，也会看龙舟比赛。这个节日的文化故事很多，人们用这些活动来纪念古人，也希望有健康的一年。

中国的节日不只是吃东西，更重要的是家人、朋友和一起的时间。这些节日让大家感受到爱、传统和文化的力量。

China has many famous cultures and festivals, and each one has a special meaning.
The most important festival is the Spring Festival. During this time, family members go home and eat together. People eat dumplings and fish, and children get red envelopes. Houses have red decorations because red represents good luck. The Spring Festival feels lively and warm.

Another important festival is the Mid-Autumn Festival. People eat mooncakes and watch the moon. Families sit together, chat, and talk about their recent life. The Mid-Autumn Festival represents reunion, so people wish their families peace and happiness.

There is also the Dragon Boat Festival. People eat sticky rice dumplings and watch dragon boat races. This festival has many cultural stories, and people use these activities to remember ancient heroes and hope for health in the new year.

Chinese festivals are not just about food. More importantly, they are about family, friends, and spending time together.
These traditions help people feel love, culture, and the power of tradition.

to decorate; decoration

装饰

zhuāng shì

lively; crowded with energy

热闹

rè nao

besides; in addition; another

另外

lìng wài

Mid-Autumn Festival

中秋节 zhōng qiū jié

mooncake

月饼

yuè bǐng

reunion; coming together (usually family)

团圆

tuán yuán

safe; peaceful

平安

píng ān

Dragon Boat Festival

端午节 (Duān wǔ jié)

sticky rice dumpling (wrapped in bamboo leaves)

粽子

zòng zi

remember the past; feel nostalgic

怀念过去

huái niàn guò qù

tradition; traditional

传统

chuán tǒng