【描述春节的高一英语作文（作文600字）】Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday in China. It usually comes in January or February every year. People celebrate it with a lot of activities and traditions that have been passed down for thousands of years.

Before the Spring Festival, families clean their homes to sweep away bad luck and welcome good fortune. They also buy new clothes, decorations, and food. Red is the main color during this time because it symbolizes happiness and good luck. People put up red couplets on the doors and hang red lanterns everywhere.

On the eve of the Spring Festival, the whole family gets together for a big dinner. There are many delicious dishes, such as dumplings, fish, and rice cakes. Eating these foods has special meanings. For example, dumplings look like gold ingots, which means wealth in the new year. Fish is eaten to show that there will be more than enough every year.

After dinner, people watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV. It is a popular program that includes songs, dances, and comedy sketches. Children enjoy watching it very much. At night, they light firecrackers and set off fireworks to celebrate the new year.

During the Spring Festival, children receive red envelopes filled with money from their elders. This is a way to wish them good luck and success in the coming year. People also visit their relatives and friends to greet each other and share happiness.

The Spring Festival is not only a time for celebration but also a time for family reunion. It brings people together and makes them feel warm and happy. I love this festival because it is full of joy, tradition, and love.