Other Names for the Lunar New Year Reunion Festival
Besides "Spring Festival," this holiday is rich with other meaningful names. It's commonly called "Chinese New Year" in English. Traditionally, it's known as "Guonian" (passing the year), rooted in the legend of defeating the monster "Nian." The most heartfelt name is "The Reunion Festival," highlighting its core theme of family gathering. An ancient and formal title is "Yuandan" (the first dawn), though this now refers to January 1st in modern Chinese. These different names all celebrate renewal, family, and hope for the new year.