Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节, Chūnjié), is the most significant and grandest traditional festival in Chinese culture. More than just a single day, it is a season of celebration rooted in ancient mythology and agricultural tradition, marking the end of winter and the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar. At its heart, the festival is a time for family reunion, honouring ancestors, and sweeping away the bad luck of the past year to welcome in prosperity and good fortune. From the vibrant red decorations adorning homes and streets to the spectacular fireworks and the sharing of symbolic meals, every custom is steeped in meaning, creating a powerful tapestry of ritual, folklore, and community that is now celebrated by millions of people around the world.