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On / when Chinese New Year
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Vincent Teo  #536791  Fri, 04 Jul 08 10:03 PM
Can I say,

They play with fireworks on / when / during Chinese New Year.
  
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optilang  #536796  Fri, 04 Jul 08 10:11 PM
They play with fireworks at/during the Chinese New Year.
  
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khoff  #536818  Sat, 05 Jul 08 12:00 AM

I would say "they set off fireworks" at/during/for the Chinese New Year.  "Playing with fireworks" sounds extremely dangerous!! Surprise
  
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