apart from chinese newyear why is people still?

Its the same here in spain too. I'm frightened the might make my epileptic dog go into a seisure! And my cat is petrified too!

I dunno, but it's usually a British thing, not a Chinese thing. A while ago, they were setting off fireworks for Guy Fawkes and now it's for New Year (1 January, not Chinese).

Because they dont realize the distress they cause to animals mine are petrified.

As they use fireworks for many things like weddings and birthdays.

The new year day on the lunar calender is Feb 18th this time.
I don't know how it comes, but fireworks are so popular for celebrating new year anyway.

last week - New Year
This week 12th night
Around here, we have so many cultures that there is some form of religious festival most weeks.
Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Chinese New Year etc.
The local council put the lights up for Diwali and keep them up till today.
Any week - who needs an excuse for a party.

No idea, but a load have just been set off at the cricket club opposite my home...frightened the life out of my cat!

Maybe they are celebrating life...

because it is fun

Leftovers

fireworks are usually a sign of celebration