Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important and happiest festival for Chinese people. During this festival, everyone will reunite with their families, eat delicious food and perform various traditional rituals. People usually send blessings to one another and exchange gifts. Children also receive red packets filled with money as gifts. On this special day, families will gather around the television to watch the spectacular Spring Festival Gala which features traditional and modern performances. Celebrating the Chinese New Year is a way to express love, joy and appreciation to friends and family.