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1. In Chinese lunar calendar, the 7th day of the seventh lunar month is regarded as the Chinese Valentines Day. 2. Before the Spring Festival, people clean their houses, put red couplets on their gates, and set off firecrackers, according to fairy tale, for driving a demon, named Nian, away. 3. According to historical data, China began to grow tea about two thousand years ago during the Warring States (403-221 B.C.). 4. Chinese names are given in the reverse of Western names.? The surname is said first, and then the given name.? 5. In Chinese culture, the color red is one of good luck and prosperity, gold is the imperial color, white is the color of death and black symbolizes misfortune. 6. During the Mid-autumn Festival, Chinese people eat moon-cakes and spend the evening outdoors enjoying the beauty of the full moon. 7. When the bride has crossed the threshold of the groom’s house she becomes part of the groom’s family. 8. Traditionally，when a Chinese baby is born, he/she is already considered to be a year old: age is calculated from the date of conception, not the date of birth. 1. Treasures fill the home. 2 .Business is booming; trade is brisk. 3. Peace all year round 4. Harmony brings wealth. 5. May all your wishes come true. 6. The country flourishes and people live in peace . 7. Money and treasures will be plentiful. 8. Be promoted step by step. 1. Every family longs for a well-off life with treasures filling the home. 2. Trade has been brisk since the store started business. 3. Let’s wish your baby health and peace all year round. 4. One of the secrets of his success is the conviction of “harmony brings wealth”. 5. May all your wishes come true in the coming new year. 6. In the past decade, China enjoys favorable weather, with the country flourishing and people living in peace. 7. Business people in China believe that with the statue of Guan Yu money and treasures will be plentiful. 8. Through hard work, he has been promoted step by step. John: 小王，你能