這個虎年倒計時，已經有很多老外都已經準備就緒過個快樂中國年。他們對中國春節的了解和期待有哪些呢？我們一起來聽聽吧。

The Spring Festival is the most important festival for the Chinese people and is when all family members get together, just like Christmas in the west.

We have interviewed a few foreigners in Beijing, they shared their Spring Festival experiences and their knowledge and expectations of the festival.

老外春節知多少？

A. Spring Festival is based on Lunar calendar. It's equivalent to eastern and western culture.

B. It's a time for family, the passing of the hongbao, red bag. It's a new start to everything. It's like a combination of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and 4th of July in the US.

C. It happens every year. It moves around with the Lunar calendar. There are 12 animals! The year of the Tiger. The firecrackers to scare away evil spirits.

D. This year is going to be the year for tiger. I'm a buffalo. It's supposed to be a good year for me.

E. Fireworks display! It's very cool!

F. Everybody can have access to small fireworks. It is really amazing to see.And it kinda created an experience.

G. I guess you have to leave it(fireworks) to people who've already experienced.

H. I'm not used to such noisy, explosive, three hours' bang of these. It was intense, but it was grateful to watch.

I. A dumpling to get a coin in it! It will break your teeth. It's a sign of fortune.

J. I would try to make my roommates American-made dumplings for the Spring Festival.

K. Yes, I love dumplings.

L. And I want to jump on the train to go home with the people who are going to visit their families.

M. It's hard to join the festivities 'cause they are family oriented.

N. Celebrate Spring Festival with my Chinese friends with their families.

O. Watch the fireworks!

2010春節詞匯必備：

Lunar calendar 舊年歷
hongbao, red bag 紅包
the year of the Tiger 虎年
dumplings 餃子
firework display 禮花秀
firecracker 鞭炮