The Chinese celebrate many festivals throughout the year -- some are joyous occasions whilst others are sombre. As the Chinese value family ties, they place special importance on festivals that call for reunions. It is often said:"Family is greatly missed on festivals." Those who are away from home would think of their loved ones whenever a festival arrives. The Lunar New Year is an occasion for renewing ties with the extended family, whereas the Qing Ming Festival connects each family with their lineage and heritage.

The scale and variety of Chinese festivals have never ceased to amaze observers. But what are the origins of these festivals and how do they reflect traditional values in a civilization with more than 5,000 years of history?

The reader will be intrigued to learn that the festivals did not alloriginate at the same time. In fact, many have evolved with thedevelopment of the Chinese civilization. The presentation of thestories about these traditional festivals in comics will help thereader to appreciate their celebrations through the ages.

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农历新年

年的故事

农历春节贴春联

除夕贴门神

除夕藏扫帚

过年放炮竹

正月初一

正月初二

正月初三

正月初四

正月初五

正月初七是人日

正月初八

正月初九

年糕的来历

元世祖吃火锅

饺子的故事1

饺子的故事2

元宵节

元宵的来历

寒食节

清明节

坟上压五色纸

端午节

屈原的故事

七夕：中国情人节

牛郎织女七夕会

中元节

目连救母

中秋节

中秋话嫦娥

中秋送月饼

重阳节

冬至

冬至的食物和师傅

中国历代年表