Chinese festivals are full of color, food, and deep meaning. The most important is the Spring Festival (春节 - Chūnjié), or Chinese New Year. Families gather for a big dinner, give red envelopes (红包 - hóngbāo) with money for good luck, and set off fireworks to scare away monsters. The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节 - Zhōngqiūjié) is another beloved holiday. People admire the full moon and eat mooncakes (月饼 - yuèbǐng), which symbolize family unity. These festivals connect people to their history and to each other.