Does Chinese New Year seem to last very very long? It’s much more than just a few days off work! In this episode, I’ll take you through the full timeline of Chinese New Year celebrations, explain why it seems to go on forever, and share some fascinating traditions that make this festival truly special. Get ready to explore the most important holiday in China and learn some useful vocabulary along the way： 除夕 (chú xī) 中文解释：农历年的最后一天晚上，通常是家人团聚、吃年夜饭、守岁的日子。 英文解释：The evening of the last day of the lunar year, usually a time for family reunions, having a New Year's Eve dinner, and staying up late to welcome the new year. 正月初一 (zhēng yuè chū yī) 中文解释：农历新年的第一天，又称“春节”，是中国最重要的传统节日之一，人们会拜年、放鞭炮、庆祝新年。 英文解释：The first day of the lunar new year, also known as the Spring Festival, one of the most important traditional festivals in China, during which people visit relatives, set off firecrackers, and celebrate the new year. 元宵节 (yuán xiāo jié) 中文解释：农历正月十五，是春节的最后一天，人们会吃元宵或汤圆、赏花灯、猜灯谜来庆祝。 英文解释：The fifteenth day of the lunar new year, marking the end of the Spring Festival, during which people eat glutinous rice balls (yuanxiao or tangyuan), enjoy lantern displays, and solve lantern riddles.