As Spring Festival draws near, people across Shandong province are picking festive decorations such as Chinese knots, red lanterns, and Spring Festival couplets.

They are also choosing local specialties, snacks, and ingredients to prepare an array of New Year goods. The crowds preparing for the holiday season add to the festive spirit, highlighting the cultural significance and traditions deeply rooted in the region as families gear up to welcome the Chinese New Year.

As Spring Festival draws near, residents in Qingdao, Shandong province, pick festive decorations like Chinese knots and red lanterns. [Photo/IC]

Residents in Zaozhuang, Shandong province, are busy choosing their favorite Spring Festival couplets at a local fair. [Photo/IC]

With Spring Festival on the horizon, locals in Qingzhou, Weifang, Shandong province, buy specialty snacks for the upcoming celebrations. [Photo/IC]