For metropolitans, traditional festivals are just like western Xmas, way too commercialized with little true spirit, at least that's how I feel about it. On the other hand, if you ever visit China on her New Year (late Jan or early Feb, typically), you will find a huge current of people movement, mostly from countryside, ... everyone wants go go home to be with loved ones.. at whatever cost... a true spirit of holiday.. not necessarily fun, but very moving.