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Central Idea: Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

I. Preparations (准备)

• A. Cleaning & Decorating (清洁与装饰)
  • 1. House Cleaning (扫尘):
       • a. Sweep the floors (扫地)
       • b. Wipe windows (擦窗户)
       • c. Get rid of old things (清除旧物)
       • d. Symbolism: Clean slate for the new year (象征：为新年扫清障碍)
  • 2. Decorations (装饰品):
       • a. Red lanterns (红灯笼)
       • i. Symbolism: Good luck and prosperity (象征：好运与繁荣)
       • b. Paper cuttings (剪纸)
       • i. Common motifs: Auspicious animals, flowers, characters (常见图案：吉祥动物、花卉、文字)
       • ii. Significance: Decoration and blessings (意义：装饰与祝福)
       • c. Spring couplets (春联)
       • i. Paste on door frames (贴在门框上)
       • ii. Express good wishes and hopes for the year (表达对新年的美好祝愿和希望)
       • d. Upside-down "福" character (倒“福”字)
       • i. Symbolism: "Fortune arrives" (象征：“福到了”)
       • e. New Year paintings (年画)
       • i. Depict historical figures, myths, and legends (描绘历史人物、神话和传说)
       • ii. Bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits (带来好运，驱邪避凶)
• B. Shopping (购物)
  • 1. New Clothes (新衣服):
       • a. Symbolism: New beginnings (象征：新的开始)
       • b. Often red in color (通常是红色的)
  • 2. Food (食物):
       • a. Ingredients for New Year's Eve dinner (年夜饭的食材)
       • b. Snacks and treats for guests (招待客人的零食)
       • c. Popular items: Candies, seeds, fruits (受欢迎的物品：糖果、瓜子、水果)
  • 3. Gifts (礼物):
       • a. Red envelopes (红包)
       • b. Traditional gifts like tea, fruits, and local specialties (传统礼物，如茶叶、水果和地方特产)
• C. Travel (旅行)
  • 1. Chunyun (春运): Largest annual human migration (一年一度最大规模的人口迁徙)
  • 2. Returning home to family (回家团聚)
  • 3. Increased transportation demand (交通需求增加)

II. New Year's Eve (除夕)

• A. Reunion Dinner (团圆饭)
  • 1. Most important meal of the year (一年中最重要的一餐)
  • 2. All family members gather together (所有家庭成员团聚)
  • 3. Traditional dishes (传统菜肴):
       • a. Dumplings (饺子): Symbolize wealth and prosperity (象征财富和繁荣)
       • b. Fish (鱼): Symbolizes surplus and abundance (象征富余)
       • c. Spring rolls (春卷): Symbolize wealth (象征财富)
       • d. Nian Gao (年糕): Symbolizes progress and improvement (象征进步和提高)
• B. Watching the CCTV New Year's Gala (看春晚)
  • 1. Most-watched television program in the world (世界上收视率最高的电视节目)
  • 2. Features performances, comedy sketches, and musical acts (包含表演、小品和音乐节目)
  • 3. Creates a festive atmosphere (营造节日气氛)
• C. Giving Red Envelopes (发红包)
  • 1. Red envelopes filled with money (装有钱的红包)
  • 2. Given to children and unmarried adults (给孩子和未婚成年人)
  • 3. Symbolizes good luck and blessings (象征好运和祝福)
• D. Setting off Fireworks and Firecrackers (放鞭炮和烟花)
  • 1. Drives away evil spirits and brings good luck (驱邪避凶，带来好运)
  • 2. Creates a loud and festive atmosphere (营造热闹的节日气氛)
  • 3. Regulations vary in different cities (不同城市的规定不同)
• E. Staying Up Late (守岁)
  • 1. Staying awake until midnight or even later (熬夜到午夜或更晚)
  • 2. Believed to bring good luck and longevity to parents (据说能给父母带来好运和长寿)

III. New Year's Day and Subsequent Days (新年及之后的日子)

• A. Visiting Relatives and Friends (拜年)
  • 1. Exchanging greetings and well wishes (交换问候和祝福)
  • 2. Offering gifts (赠送礼物)
  • 3. "Happy New Year" (新年快乐): "Xin Nian Kuai Le" (新年快乐)
• B. Lion and Dragon Dances (舞狮和舞龙)
  • 1. Traditional performances (传统表演)
  • 2. Symbolize good luck and ward off evil spirits (象征好运，驱邪避凶)
  • 3. Often accompanied by drumming and cymbals (通常伴随鼓和锣)
• C. Temple Fairs (庙会)
  • 1. Traditional markets with food, crafts, and entertainment (传统市场，有食物、工艺品和娱乐活动)
  • 2. Offer a variety of local products (提供各种当地产品)
  • 3. Chance to experience traditional culture (体验传统文化的机会)
• D. Lantern Festival (元宵节)
  • 1. Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month (农历正月十五庆祝)
  • 2. Eating Tangyuan (汤圆): Sweet rice balls (甜糯米球)
  • 3. Lantern displays (灯笼展览)
  • 4. Guessing lantern riddles (猜灯谜)
  • 5. Marks the end of the Spring Festival celebrations (标志着春节庆祝活动的结束)

IV. Zodiac Animals (生肖)

• A. 12 Animals (12种动物): Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig (鼠、牛、虎、兔、龙、蛇、马、羊、猴、鸡、狗、猪)
• B. Each year is associated with an animal (每年与一种动物相关联)
• C. People born in a particular year are said to inherit characteristics of that animal (据说出生于特定年份的人会继承该动物的特征)
• D. Example: Year of the Dragon (龙年): People born in the Year of the Dragon are said to be confident, ambitious, and charismatic (据说龙年出生的人自信、有抱负、有魅力)

V. Customs & Traditions (习俗与传统)

• A. Giving Lucky Money (压岁钱): Envelopes with money given to children, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.
• B. Setting off Firecrackers (放鞭炮): To scare away evil spirits and usher in good fortune.
• C. Family Reunion (家庭团聚): Emphasizing the importance of spending time with loved ones.
• D. Ancestor Worship (祭祖): Paying respect to deceased ancestors.
• E. Decorating with Red (用红色装饰): Red symbolizes happiness, prosperity, and good fortune.

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