Churches Across China Greets Chinese New Year With Traditional Practices

During the Spring Festival, paper-cuts for window decorations are displayed on the windows of the church at Qingdao Municipal CC&TSPM in Shandong Province.
1/14During the Spring Festival, paper-cuts for window decorations are displayed on the windows of the church at Qingdao Municipal CC&TSPM in Shandong Province.(Photo: Qingdao Municipal CC&TSPM)
During the Chinese New Year, people admired the festive decorations displayed at the church of Qingdao Municipal CC&TSPM in Shandong Province.
2/14During the Chinese New Year, people admired the festive decorations displayed at the church of Qingdao Municipal CC&TSPM in Shandong Province.(Photo: Qingdao Municipal CC&TSPM)
Believers held the square-paper "Fu" characters during the distribution event of the Spring Festival couplets at Chongwenmen Church in Beijing on January 19, 2025.
3/14Believers held the square-paper "Fu" characters during the distribution event of the Spring Festival couplets at Chongwenmen Church in Beijing on January 19, 2025.(Photo: Chongwenmen Church in Beijing)
A Christian woman presented the character "Fu" (blessing) to a participant at a Spring Festival couplets and "Fu" character writing and gifting event in Beijing during the Chinese New Year.
4/14A Christian woman presented the character "Fu" (blessing) to a participant at a Spring Festival couplets and "Fu" character writing and gifting event in Beijing during the Chinese New Year.(Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
A church in Beijing hosted an event during the Chinese New Year, where attendees could write and receive Spring Festival couplets and the character "Fu" (blessing).
5/14A church in Beijing hosted an event during the Chinese New Year, where attendees could write and receive Spring Festival couplets and the character "Fu" (blessing).(Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
A commemorative photo was taken during a "Fu" character gifting event at a church in Qingpu District, Shanghai, ahead of the Chinese New Year.
6/14A commemorative photo was taken during a "Fu" character gifting event at a church in Qingpu District, Shanghai, ahead of the Chinese New Year.(Photo: Shanghai Municipal CC&TSPM)
A photo was taken during the Spring Festival couplet writing and distribution activity held at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Shanghai on January 20, 2025.
7/14A photo was taken during the Spring Festival couplet writing and distribution activity held at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Shanghai on January 20, 2025.(Photo: CCC&TSPM)
Qingpu District CC&TSPM held a gathering to greet the Spring Festival in Shanghai City on January 21, 2025.
8/14Qingpu District CC&TSPM held a gathering to greet the Spring Festival in Shanghai City on January 21, 2025.(Photo: Shanghai Municipal CC&TSPM)
A church in Huangpu District, Shanghai, organized a Spring Festival couplets and "Fu" character writing and gifting event ahead of the Chinese New Year.
9/14A church in Huangpu District, Shanghai, organized a Spring Festival couplets and "Fu" character writing and gifting event ahead of the Chinese New Year.(Photo: Shanghai Municipal CC&TSPM)
A photo showcasing the onsite setting of the Spring Festival couplets gifting event at Jesus Church in Jinze Township, Qingpu District, Shanghai, before Chinese New Year
10/14A photo showcasing the onsite setting of the Spring Festival couplets gifting event at Jesus Church in Jinze Township, Qingpu District, Shanghai, before Chinese New Year (Photo: Jesus Church in Jinze Township, Qingpu District, Shanghai)
Jesus Church hosted a Spring Festival couplets gifting event in Jinze Township, Qingpu District, Shanghai, before Chinese New Year.
11/14Jesus Church hosted a Spring Festival couplets gifting event in Jinze Township, Qingpu District, Shanghai, before Chinese New Year.(Photo: Jesus Church in Jinze Township, Qingpu District, Shanghai)
On January 28, 2025, the eve of the Spring Festival, Beimen Church in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, continued its tradition by hosting a love feast for local residents in need to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
12/14On January 28, 2025, the eve of the Spring Festival, Beimen Church in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, continued its tradition by hosting a love feast for local residents in need to celebrate the Chinese New Year.(Photo: Beimen Church in Zhangzhou, Fujian)
Beihai Church held a thanksgiving and praise worship service in the local dialect in Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on January 29, 2025.
13/14Beihai Church held a thanksgiving and praise worship service in the local dialect in Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on January 29, 2025.(Photo: Wu Zhongyi)
Hepu County Church hosted a couplet writing and gifting event in Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on January 11, 2025.
14/14Hepu County Church hosted a couplet writing and gifting event in Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on January 11, 2025.(Photo: Guan Ronglei)
By CCD EditorialFebruary 7th, 2025

The Spring Festival or the Chinese New Year is China's oldest and most cherished cultural celebration. Recognized by UNESCO on December 4, 2024, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, the festival has deepened its importance, particularly among Chinese Christians. In commemoration of the 2025 Spring Festival, churches across China embraced the tradition by hosting events to write and distribute Spring Festival couplets and blessing characters. This photo collection captures the celebrations and meaningful cultural practices during this festive season.

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