An Overview of China's Major Traditional Festivals

Summary

Core General Terms (核心通用术语)

Traditional Chinese Festivals (中国传统节日)

Lunar Calendar Festivals (农历节日)

Chinese Holidays (中国节日)

Festival Names (节日名称)

Spring Festival (春节)

Synonyms: Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year

Lantern Festival (元宵节)

Dragon Boat Festival (端午节)

Qixi Festival (七夕节)

Synonyms: Chinese Valentine's Day, Double Seventh Festival

Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节)

Synonyms: Moon Festival, Mooncake Festival

Double Ninth Festival (重阳节)

Synonyms: Chongyang Festival, Senior's Day

Winter Solstice Festival (冬至)

Key Concepts & Activities (核心概念与活动)

Family Reunion (家庭团聚)

Ancestor Worship / Honoring Ancestors (祭祖)

Cultural Traditions (文化传统)

Lion Dance (舞狮)

Dragon Dance (舞龙)

Red Envelopes (Hongbao 红包)

Mooncakes (月饼)

Zongzi (粽子)

Lantern Riddles (灯谜)

Dragon Boat Racing (赛龙舟)

Date-Related Terms (日期相关术语)

Lunar Calendar (农历)

Lunar Month (农历月)

Solar Term (节气)