The lunar new year is a great occasion to the chinese people. it lasts about the first four days of the year，during which people do not work except for the workers on duty. students do not go to school，and shops are closed.

　　several days before the new year，people begin to prepare. farmers kill pigs，sheep，cocks and hens. city dwellers buy meat fish and vegetables. houses are cleaned； coupletsare posted on the doors. colourful lanterns are hung at the gate.

　　On the eve of the new year，each family has its members gatherd together and eats a family reunion dinner. after the meal they watch tv until the clock strickes twelve. then every family sets off long strings of small firecrackers and other fire works to welcome the new year. on the first day of the new year，almost everyone is dressed in his or her best. when people meet on the way，they say to each other “happy new year”. friends and relatives pay new year calls and gives presents to each other. children indulge themselves in games.

　　农历新年对中国人民来说是一个伟大的节日。这段时间大约是一年中的头四天，在这段时间里，除了值班工人外，其他人不工作。学生不上学，商店也关门了。

　　新年前几天，人们开始准备。农民杀死猪、羊、鸡和母鸡。城市居民购买肉鱼和蔬菜。房子都打扫干净了，门上贴着对联。门口挂着五颜六色的灯笼。

　　在新年前夕，每个家庭都有自己的成员聚在一起吃家庭团聚晚餐。饭后他们看电视，直到钟敲十二下。然后，家家户户都会放上长长的小鞭炮和其他的火工来迎接新年。在新年的第一天，几乎每个人都穿着自己最好的衣服。当人们在路上相遇时，他们互相说“新年快乐”。亲戚朋友们一起打过年电话，互相赠送礼物。孩子们沉迷于游戏。