In a small village in China, a little girl named Mei and her family celebrate Chinese New Year, a holiday that marks the start of the new year and is a time for gift-giving, eating special foods, and performing traditional rituals to bring good luck. Mei helps her family prepare for the holiday by cleaning the house and decorating with red lanterns and paper cuttings. On the day of the holiday, the family enjoys a special feast and watches fireworks. As they celebrate, Mei reflects on the things she is grateful for and hopes for a happy and prosperous new year.