Origination of the Spring FestivalⅣ

Spring Festival had different names in different periods. Before the Qin Dynasty, it was called Shang Ri, Yuan Ri, Gai Sui, or Xian Sui, etc. In the period of the Han Dynasty, it was named San Chao, Sui Dan, Zheng Dan, or Zheng Ri, etc. In the Qin Dynasty, it was called Yuan Dan or Yuan Ri. In 1912, Dr. Sun Yat-sen became the temporary president of the Republic of China. He abolished the traditional lunar calendar and replaced it by solar calendar. January 1st was acknowledged as the New Year. However, the folks were still allowed to use the lunar calendar and the traditional festival went on as usual. In July, 1913, Yuan Shikai acknowledged Zheng Yue Chu Yi (Lunar January 1st) as Spring Festival. Since then, the Chinese New Year has been generally called Spring Festival.