For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year and people always start preparing for New Year.

对于中国大部分地区来说，这一天标志着一年中最冷日子的开始，人们总是从这一天开始为新年做准备。

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They spend the time thinking about, and preparing for, the demands of the New Year.

他们在这一天琢磨着准备新年所需的东西.

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Chinese around the world are preparing for the Lunar New Year, which starts on Feb 3 and is the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar.

世界各地的中国人现在都在准备过年。中国农历新年从2月3号开始，是中国农历中最重要的节日。

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On subsequent weekends through 23 February, the museum will also lead 11 am and 1 pm Preparing for the New Year walking tours around Chinatown.

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