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之前我们讲过，春节为什么叫“春节”，但是为什么又叫“过年”呢？你是不是想起了“年兽”的传说？除了年兽，还有别的原因吗？“除夕”、“岁除”又是什么意思呢？今天咱们就来聊一聊。
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The Spring Festival is the Lunar New Year in China. Unlike other traditional festivals in China, which fall on fixed dates, the Spring Festival is unique. It is not just a single day; it is a process that marks the transition from the old lunar year to the new one. Therefore, celebrating the Spring Festival is also called "Guo Nian," meaning "passing the year."
春节，是中国的农历新年。
在中国，其他的传统节日时间都是确定的某一天，唯有春节不同。
春节不是单指某一天，而是一个过程，是从旧的农历年过渡到新的农历年的一段时间。所以，过春节也被称为“过年”。
The two most important days of the Spring Festival are "New Year's Eve" and "New Year's Day." New Year's Eve is the last day of the lunar year and is also known as “Chu Xi” or "Sui Chu." The Chinese character "Chu" (除) means to remove or replace, while "Xi" (夕) represents night. "Sui" (岁) means year. Thus, " Chu Xi " and "Sui Chu" signify the end of the old year and the arrival of the new one.
春节，最重要的两天是“除夕”和正月初一。
除夕，即农历年的最后一天，也叫 “岁除”。
“除”这个字，有去除、更替之意。而“夕”，代表夜晚。“岁”，就是一年。所以“除夕”和“岁除”的意思，就是旧的一年在此终结，新的一年即将来临。
One significant tradition during New Year's Eve is "Shou Sui," which means staying up late. On this night, families gather together and stay awake to welcome the first day of the new year. Many believe that New Year's Eve marks the transition between yin and yang (an ancient Chinese philosophy), as well as the shift from the old to the new year. Staying up is thought to welcome good fortune and luck for the family in the coming year.
而守岁，更是除夕的一项重要传统。“守岁”，是指除夕晚上不睡觉，全家人围坐在一起，熬夜等待新年第一天的到来。
很多人认为，除夕夜是阴阳交替、新旧交替的时刻，守岁可以迎接新的一年的阳气，为家庭带来好运和福气。
More importantly, during the Shou Sui period, family members chat, laugh, share stories from the past year, and make plans for the new year. This tradition strengthens family bonds and enhances the feelings of love and connection among relatives. Shou Sui is about cherishing memories and warmth from the past year while holding on to hopes and dreams for the future.
其实，更重要的是，在守岁的过程中，大家一起聊天、欢笑，分享着过去一年的故事，畅想新的一年的计划。守岁让家庭的纽带更加紧密，让亲情在这个夜晚愈发浓郁。
守岁，守的是旧岁的回忆与温暖；守的也是新岁的希望与憧憬，是对未来美好生活的期盼。
New Year's Day refers to the first day of the new lunar year, when people exchange greetings and blessings. By this time, the old year has come to an end, and the new year has begun!
正月初一是新农历年的第一天，人们会互相拜年、互致祝福。
至此，旧的一年就过去了。新的一年开始了！
Of course, an important festival like the Spring Festival is accompanied by various folk legends. According to one tale, "Nian" is a fierce monster that comes out to hurt people at the end of the year. To scare it away, people stay awake on New Year's Eve, put up red couplets, light bonfires, and set off firecrackers. This is why it is called "Guo Nian."
当然，春节这么重要的节日，少不了有一些民间传说的。在传说中，“年” 是一种凶猛的怪兽，每到岁末这一天就会出来吃人，于是人们在除夕这一天不睡觉，贴红对联、燃起火堆，燃放爆竹等，以驱赶 “年”。因此，称为“过年。”
Regardless of the stories, the key themes of celebrating the New Year are "reunion" and "blessings." The hope for a better life in the future remains unchangedfor everyone.
但无论什么说法，过年最重要的关键词都是“团聚”和“祝福”。
人们对未来美好生活的期盼永远不变。
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