Spring Festival and Christmas Christmas is the abbreviation of Christian Mass, which is a church ceremony. Christmas is a religious holiday. This is the day when we celebrate Jesus' birthday. Christian churches all over the world have special Christian mass ceremonies. But the Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. This is to celebrate the Lunar New Year. On the night before the Spring Festival, the whole family get together for a big meal. In many places, people like to set off firecrackers. Jiaozi is the most traditional food. Children like this festival very much because they can eat delicious food and wear new clothes. They can also get some money from their parents. This money is a good passage for children. People stick New Year scrolls on the wall for good luck. The Spring Festival lasts about 15 days. People visit relatives and friends with the words "May you have your wish". People like the Spring Festival.