The Chinese New Year has a great history. In our past, people lived in an agricultural society and worked all year long. They only took a break after the harvest and before the planting of seeds. This happens to coincide with the beginning of the lunar New Year.　

　　The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, rich in traditions, folklores and rituals. It has been said that it is a combination of the Western Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. This is hardly an exaggeration!　

　　The origin of the Chinese New Year itself is centuries old - in fact, too old to actually be traced. It is popularly recognized as the Spring Festival and celebrations last 15 days.　

　　Preparations tend to begin a month before the date of the Chinese New Year (similar to a Western Christmas). During this time people start buying presents, decoration materials, food and clothing. A huge clean-up gets underway days before the New Year, when Chinese houses are cleaned from top to bottom. This ritual is supposed to sweep away all traces of bad luck. Doors and windowpanes are often given a new coat of paint, usually red, then decorated with paper cuts and couplets with themes such as happiness, wealth and longevity printed on them.

　　The end of the New Year is marked by the Festival of Lanterns, which is a celebration with singing, dancing and lantern shows.　

　　At the Festival, all traditions are honored. The predominant colors are red and gold. "Good Wish" banners are hung from the ceilings and walls. The "God of Fortune" is there to give Hong Baos. Lion dancers perform on stage continuously. Visitors take home plants and flowers symbolizing good luck. An array of New Years specialty food is available in the Food Market. Visitors purchase new clothing, shoes and pottery at the Market Fair. Bargaining for the best deal is commonplace!
原文翻译：

中国农历新年有一个伟大的历史。在我们的过去，人们生活在一个农业社会，工作了一年之久。他们只花了收割后的种子播种前休息。发生这种情况，以配合农历新年的开始。　

　　中国新年是非常类似西方，丰富的传统，民间传说和礼仪。曾有人说，它是一个结合西方的感恩节，圣诞节和新年。这绝不是夸张！　

　　中国新年的由来是百年的历史 - 事实上，太旧，实际上可以追溯到。这是普遍公认的春节庆祝活动的最后15天。　

　　准备工作往往开始日期前一个月的中国农历新年（类似于西方的圣诞节）。在此期间，人们开始购买礼物，装饰材料，食品和衣物。一个巨大的清理开杆年前，当中国的房子从上到下清洁。这个仪式应该一扫所有的坏运气的痕迹。门和窗玻璃，常常给一个新的油漆涂层，通常为红色，再饰以剪纸和对联的主题，如印上他们的幸福，财富和长寿。　

　　新年的结束标志着节日的灯笼，这是一个庆祝活动，唱歌，跳舞和灯笼显示。　

　　在节日，所有的传统感到非常荣幸。主要颜色是红色和金色。“美好的愿望”横幅挂在天花板和墙壁。“财神”给香港声名远扬。不断在舞台上表演舞狮。游客带回家的植物和花卉，象征着好运。一个数组，的新年特色食品是食品市场。游客购买新的衣服，鞋子和陶器的市场公平。最好的交易谈判是家常便饭！