The Legend Behind the Festival
Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in China. It marks the start of the lunar new year and has a history of more than 3,000 years. In old stories, people believed a monster called “Nian” would appear at the end of the year. It was afraid of red color, fire, and loud sounds. So people hung red decorations, lit firecrackers, and kept their homes bright. Over time, these actions became New Year traditions.
A Time for Family Reunion
Today, the Spring Festival is a time for family reunion and new beginnings. One of the most important customs is the New Year’s Eve dinner. Family members travel from different cities to gather at home and share a big meal. Dishes like dumplings, fish, and rice cakes all carry special meanings, such as wealth, abundance, and progress.
Preparing the Home for Good Luck
Before the festival, families clean their houses. This is called “sweeping away the dust,” which means removing bad luck from the old year. After cleaning, people decorate their homes with red couplets, lanterns, and paper cuttings to welcome good fortune.
Red Envelopes and New Year Visits
On New Year’s Day, elders give red envelopes with money to children and younger family members. These red envelopes are symbols of luck and blessings for the coming year. People also visit relatives and friends, exchange greetings, and wish each other health, happiness, and success.
Festive Performances and Celebrations
In many places, you can see lion dances, dragon dances, and fireworks. These lively activities are meant to bring joy and drive away bad luck.
Gratitude and New Hopes at LSFerroalloy
At LSFerroalloy, a producer and supplier of ferroalloys and sodium feldspar, the Spring Festival is also a moment to look back with gratitude. Every order delivered and every customer served is the result of our team’s hard work.
We sincerely thank every employee for their effort and dedication throughout the year. Your commitment helps us provide stable quality and reliable supply to our partners around the world.
As the new year begins, we wish our team, customers, and friends good health, smooth business, and continued success. May the coming year bring new chances and steady growth for everyone.