Desire

China, a large country with 1.3 billion people boasts a 5,000-year history and glorious culture. Thus the Chinese festivals are old and numerous, embodying Chinese culture and greatly enriching people's lives. The Chinese observe a wide variety of traditional festivals based on the lunar calendar, which was set by a lunar cycle - dates following the regular appearance of the full moon. Almost every traditional festival has its own unique origins and customs which reflect the traditional practices and morality of the whole Chinese nation and its people. All these festivals include common elements such as a desire for happiness and well-being, the warding off of misfortune, experiencing a connection between man and heaven, and family reunion. And, of course, festivals are an opportunity for celebration and relaxation. The grandest and most celebrated festivals in China are the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Tomb Sweeping Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Double Seventh Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Double Ninth Festival, and the Winter Solstice. The Spring FestivalAlso known as the Chinese New Year, it is the most important festival for the Chinese people when all family members get together, just like Christmas in the West. The Spring Festival…