It's almost time for the Chinese New Year celebrations to begin. The festival which celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar is a beautiful occasion that lasts around 3 weeks. Usually referred to as the Spring Festival in mainland China, Chinese New Year celebrations typically consists of fireworks, putting up decorations, lots of wonderful food, and exchanging red envelopes with gifts of money. It's a symbolic time in which to embrace new beginnings, whilst also reflecting on the past.