On February 5, 2019, all the people in China and millions around the world celebrated the most important Chinese festival, the Spring Festival. The ancient tradition，【小题1】is determined by the lunar calendar and falls somewhere between January 21and February 20 each year, is the【小题2】(long) and most important of all Chinese festivals.

The preparations will【小题3】(official) begin with Little Year on January 17, 2020. It is observed with a day of memorial and prayer ceremonies. Other Little Year activities include cleaning the house【小题4】(sweep) away bad luck and hanging spring couplets on doorways for wealth. Since red【小题5】(believe) to keep misfortune and evil spirits away, it can be noticed in everything from clothing to【小题6】(lantern) used to decorate houses.

Often【小题7】(consider) the most important meal of the year, the reunion dinner is both delicious【小题8】rooted in Chinese tradition. A whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness, while long uncut noodles show a long life. Children receive red envelopes filled【小题9】money and inspiring messages from elders and are allowed to stay up late to watch the【小题10】(amaze) fireworks shows.