Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) (新年 Xīnnián | 春节 Chūnjié) is one of the most important festivals for Chinese people.  It is celebrated not only in China but also in many other countries where either the lunar calendar is used or where a large Chinese or Chinese-speaking population live, such as in Vietnam, Korea, and many Asean countries.  It marks the first day of the lunar calendar and signifies a new beginning. Each new year is characterized by one of the twelve animals that make up the Chinese zodiac. This year is the Year of the Ox, which symbolizes strength and determination. 

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中秋節與春節、端午節、清明節並稱為中國四大傳統節。 我們通常會在中秋節與家人或朋友一起賞月、吃月餅、玩燈籠、看舞火龍。有關這個節日的起源、風俗、傳說你又認識多少？讓我們一起學習吧！

《中秋節的起源與廣傳》

中秋節歷史悠久，關於其起源，說法較多，多數是源於古代對月的崇拜。 「中秋🔊」這一詞最早記載於《週禮》一書中。因我國古時的曆法，七、八、九三個月為秋季（指農曆），八月居中，而八月的三十天中，又是十五居中，所以稱為「中秋」。另外，在一年四季中，每季分為「孟、仲、季」三部分，故秋季的第二個月名為「仲秋」。

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