In a few days, it will be the traditional Chinese festival - the Spring Festival. So what common customs do we have during this special festival? Next, Huamao International will give you a brief introduction!
Sweeping dust: Before the Spring Festival, every household will carry out general cleaning, which means saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, sweeping away bad luck and welcoming good luck in the new year.
Posting couplets, the word "福" and the door god: People will post couplets, the word "福" and the door god on their doorsteps, which means praying for peace, happiness and exorcising evil and avoiding evil.
Worshiping ancestors and gods: Worshiping gods during the Spring Festival is a custom practiced throughout my country's east, west, north and south. People pray to their ancestors and gods for blessings in the coming year.
Have a reunion dinner: On New Year's Eve, families will get together to have a sumptuous reunion dinner, which means reunion, harmony and happiness.
Staying up late on New Year's Eve: On New Year's Eve, family members will stay up late on New Year's Eve, waiting for the arrival of the new year, which means bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one.
Set off fireworks and firecrackers: During the Spring Festival, people set off fireworks and firecrackers to drive away evil spirits and welcome good luck.
New Year greetings: During the Spring Festival, people pay New Year greetings to each other, wishing their elders, relatives and friends a happy New Year and sending them good wishes.
Visit temple fairs: Temple fairs will be held in some places during the Spring Festival, where people can enjoy performances, taste delicious food, buy new year's goods, etc.
Dragon dance and lion dance: During the Spring Festival, people perform dragon dance and lion dance, which means to ward off evil spirits and pray for good luck.
Flower lantern viewing: During the Spring Festival, lantern exhibitions will be held in some places. People can appreciate various beautiful lanterns and feel the strong festive atmosphere.
The above are some of the main customs during the Spring Festival, and there may be some differences in different regions and ethnic groups. These traditional customs not only enrich the cultural connotation of the festival, but also strengthen people's emotional communication and unity. Welcome customers from all over the world to come to China to feel the strong flavor of the New Year and experience the fun of the Spring Festival!
