How to celebrate Chinese New Year? Activities
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- Feb 12,2018
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is China's most important holiday, celebrated with family reunions, traditional foods, and cultural activities. Hongmioo observes the holiday with a 2–3 week factory closure.
Chinese New Year Traditions
Family Reunion Dinner
On New Year's Eve, families gather for a lavish dinner. Dumplings (northern China) and fish (symbolizing surplus) are traditional dishes.
Red Envelopes
Elders give red envelopes (hongbao) with money to children and unmarried adults. Digital red envelopes are also popular via WeChat.
Fireworks & Festivities
Firecrackers and fireworks are lit at midnight to ward off evil spirits. Lion dances and temple fairs continue through the festival period.
How Chinese New Year Affects Orders
- Factory closure: typically 2–3 weeks (late January to mid-February)
- Last shipping before CNY: ~2 weeks before the holiday
- Production resumes: ~1 week after the holiday ends
- Plan: Place orders 4–6 weeks before CNY to avoid delays
- Early booking: Preferred by clients for post-CNY production slots
Travel & Customs
The Spring Festival travel rush (Chunyun) is the world's largest annual human migration. Many workers travel from coastal cities like Wenzhou to their hometowns. The holiday period extends as workers take additional leave for travel.