What are the customs of the Spring Festival, what are the origins and legends?
The Spring Festival is the grandest traditional festival in China.It is not only the beginning of the new year but also the day of family reunion, but the legend was originally only spread by people to drive away the "Nian Beast".There are many customs about the Spring Festival, such as removing Chen cloth, pasting Spring Festival couplets, setting off fireworks, eating dumplings, paying New Year"s greetings, etc.are widely known, not only a symbol of New Year"s blessing, but also a folk culture that has been passed down for thousands of years.
China is one of the four ancient civilizations, and its thousands of years of cultural accumulation have spread many traditional customs, and the Spring Festival is the most important festival among them, and its customs have been passed down to this day.As the pride of the descendants of Yan and Huang, it is also of great help in promoting traditional culture.
What are the customs of the Spring Festival
Removing Chen Buxin:It means to sweep away the dust, because "dust" and "Chen" are homophonic, and the purpose of removing Chen Buxin during the Spring Festival It is time to sweep out all the poor luck and bad luck in order to seek good luck and wealth in the coming year, which is a Spring Festival custom that entrusts people"s expectations.
Posting Spring Festival couplets:Posting Spring Festival couplets and cutting window flowers are the Spring Festival customs that have always been preserved.The use of beautiful language in couplets is not only a cultural heritage, but also people"s expectations for a better future.
Set off fireworks:"The sound of firecrackers kills one year old, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu".In ancient times, fireworks were set off to drive away the beast of the Nian and to bless peace.Today, it is a symbol of prosperity for the new year., indicating that the coming year will be auspicious and successful.
Eat dumplings and celebrate the New Year:Chinese people have a special liking for dumplings.They are not only a symbol of Chinese cuisine, but also homophonic with "Jiaozi", which can bring good fortune.The Spring Festival is also a day for family reunion.It is also an indispensable custom to keep the year old and keep good luck, and to give New Year greetings to relatives and mutual blessings, which can promote the feelings between relatives.
The origin and legend of the Spring Festival
The origin of the Spring Festival comes from the well-known legend of the "Nian Beast".According to legend, in ancient times there was a ferocious monster called "Nian".Will come to hurt the villagers on New Year"s Eve, people are often afraid on this day.Until one day, a scholar came to this village and told the villagers that Nian was most afraid of red, fire and explosions.As long as the big red paper was pasted on the door, the candles were brightly lit in the house, and fireworks were set off, the monsters could be driven away.As a result, this method has spread and spread far and wide, and it has become a traditional folk festival, which is also the legend and origin of the Spring Festival.
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