Chinese New Year's Eve, also known as the Spring Festival Eve, is the most important holiday in China. It falls on the last day of the Lunar New Year.
On New Year's Eve, families all over China gather together to have a reunion dinner. This dinner usually consists of dishes with symbolic meanings, such as dumplings which represent wealth and prosperity.
After dinner, people usually stay up late in order to greet the New Year. This is known as "Shousui". Many people will watch the annual Spring Festival Gala on TV, which has become a tradition.
Fireworks and firecrackers are also a common part of the celebrations. In fact, China produces and uses more fireworks than any other country in the world.
On New Year's Eve, it is also customary to decorate the house with red decorations and couplets. Red is a lucky color symbolizing good fortune and happiness.
In some parts of China, it is traditional to stay up all night playing mahjong or other games with family and friends.
Another important tradition is the giving of "红包" or red envelopes. Red envelopes containing money are given to children and unmarried adults, signifying good wishes for the upcoming year.
In recent years, many people have also started to send digital red envelopes through mobile payment apps, such as WeChat.
There are many other regional traditions associated with New Year's Eve. For example, in northern China, people eat "jiǎodùn", a kind of steamed stuffed bun with meat and vegetables inside.
Overall, New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate with family and loved ones and to look forward to a new year with hope and optimism.
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