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The Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, is the most important traditional festival in China. The customs of this festival are rich and colorful, reflecting the profound history, culture and national spirit of the Chinese people. Below, we will detail some of the main customs of the Chinese New Year.
First of all, the preparation before the Spring Festival is an important activity. People will do a big cleaning, which means to sweep away the bad luck of the year and welcome new good luck. At the same time, they will also start to buy New Year's goods, buy all kinds of food and festival supplies, such as firecrackers, Spring Festival couplets, New Year paintings, etc.
On Chinese New Year's Eve, the day before the Spring Festival, every household will post Spring Festival couplets and New Year paintings to pray for a safe and auspicious new year. Spring Festival couplets are usually written on red paper, and the content is mostly auspicious words and beautiful visions. New Year's paintings are mainly based on auspicious patterns, such as blessing characters, fish, bats, etc., implying wealth, happiness and longevity.
On Chinese New Year's Eve, the whole family gathers for the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, which is the most important meal of the year. There must be fish on the table, which means that there is more than enough every year. In addition, dumplings are also an important food for Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, because dumplings are shaped like ingots, which symbolize wealth and good luck.
After the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, family members will join together in the Spring Festival Gala, which is a cultural feast shared by the whole people. As the clock strikes, everyone celebrates the arrival of the new year together, setting off firecrackers and fireworks to create a joyful and festive atmosphere.
During the Chinese New Year, people also give each other red envelopes, also known as New Year's money. It is a traditional practice that symbolizes blessings and good luck. Children will receive red envelopes from their elders during the Chinese New Year, which means that they will be healthy, safe and happy in the new year.
In addition, there are many other customs during the Spring Festival, such as dragon and lion dances, drumming and percussion, and guessing lantern riddles. These activities not only enrich the cultural connotation of the Spring Festival, but also enhance the cohesion of the community.
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In general, the customs of the Chinese New Year are numerous and profound, and they carry the yearning and expectation of the Chinese people for a better life. The inheritance and development of these customs not only reflects the breadth and profundity of Chinese culture, but also demonstrates the enthusiasm and vitality of the Chinese people. In modern society, although some traditional customs may have been diluted, the Spring Festival is still one of the most important festivals in the hearts of Chinese. No matter where they are, people try their best to return to their hometowns on this day to reunite with their families and share this holiday full of joy and blessings.