spring festival is the most important festival in china .it’s to celebrate the lunar calendar ‘s new year .in the evening before the spring festival ,families get together and have a big meal .in many places people like to set off firecrackers .dumplings are the most traditional food .children like the festival very much ,because they can have delicious food and wear new clothes .they can also get some money from their parents. this money is given to children for good luck . people put new year scrolls on the wall for good fortune .

　　the spring festival lasts about 15 days long .people visit relatives and friends with the words “have all your wishes ”. people enjoy the spring festival ,during this time they can have a good rest .

　　春节前：things happened in spring festival today, i went shopping with my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. it was a rare occasion because we hardly only get together few times in a year as a big family. on the way to the shopping mall, we watched the lion dance. overall, we had an unforgettable day.