Celebrating the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, can involve a variety of traditional and modern activities. Here's how it might be celebrated in English:

1. Decorations: Adorn homes with red lanterns, couplets, paper cuttings, and spring couplets.

2. Family Reunion: Gather with family for a big feast, often called the "Reunion Dinner."

3. Fireworks and Firecrackers: Light fireworks and set off firecrackers to ward off evil spirits and attract good luck.

4. Red Envelopes: Give red envelopes (hóngbāo) containing money to children and sometimes to adults as a symbol of good fortune.

5. Dragon and Lion Dances: Watch or participate in dragon and lion dances, which are believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

6. Feast: Enjoy a traditional meal with dishes like dumplings, fish, and nian gao (sticky rice cake).

7. Paying Respect to Ancestors: Offer incense and food at the family altar to honor ancestors.

8. Wearing New Clothes: Wear new clothes for the new year to symbolize a fresh start.

9. Watching TV Specials: Watch the Spring Festival Gala, a variety show broadcast on Chinese TV, which is a major part of the celebration.

10. Temple Fairs: Visit temple fairs with traditional games, snacks, and performances.

Celebrating the Spring Festival is a time for joy, renewal, and the coming together of family and friends.