Question: Which festival is known as the “Chinese Valentine’s Day”?
A. Spring Festival（春节，Chūnjié）
B. Mid-Autumn Festival（中秋节，Zhōngqiū Jié）
C. Dragon Boat Festival（端午节，Duānwǔ Jié）
D. Qixi Festival（七夕节，Qīxī Jié）
The correct answer to this quiz is D.
Analysis:
Spring Festival (春节, Chūnjié)
Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China. It marks the beginning of the lunar new year with family reunions, festive meals, and cultural traditions like dragon dances and fireworks. People give red envelopes (红包, hóngbāo) for good luck and celebrate for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival.
Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节, Zhōngqiū Jié)
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family gatherings and moon appreciation. Celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, people enjoy mooncakes (月饼, yuèbǐng) and admire the full moon, which symbolizes reunion and harmony. It is also connected to the legend of Chang’e, the moon goddess.
Dragon Boat Festival (端午节, Duānwǔ Jié)
This festival, held on the 5th day of the fifth lunar month, honors the ancient poet Qu Yuan. People celebrate by eating sticky rice dumplings (粽子, zòngzi) and watching dragon boat races. The festival is also associated with traditional customs to ward off evil spirits and promote health.
Qixi Festival (七夕节, Qīxī Jié)
Known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, Qixi Festival falls on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. It originates from the romantic legend of the Cowherd (牛郎, Niúláng) and the Weaver Girl (织女, Zhīnǚ), who can only meet once a year. Today, couples celebrate by giving gifts, enjoying romantic dates, and expressing love.