It s the Year of the Dragon! In the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year s Eve, there are four tra

Mondo Social Updated on 2024-02-09

The Year of the Dragon is here, the Spring Festival is approaching, and the most important time of the year is just around the corner. On this day of festivity and peace, people are immersed in the joy of traditional customs and rituals, looking forward to the good luck and goodness that the new year brings. The thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve is a time of reunion and the most rigorous time of traditional customs. On this day, families are busy preparing the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, and at the same time, they are also keeping those traditional customs, hoping to bring good luck and good luck for the new year.

First of all, the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner on the night of the Chinese New Year's EveIt is the most sumptuous meal of the year and a symbol of reunion. However, there is one rule that must not be ignored when it comes to this meal – no leftovers. This custom may seem simple, but it contains a profound meaning, it represents a year of reunion and harvest, and the endless dishes mean that the harvest can be "overflowing" all year round, and the family is reunited and happy.

Secondly, in the thirties of the Chinese New Year's Eve, you can't shave your hair. Although this custom may seem a little strange, it contains a good wish to "maintain good luck". It is believed that shaving your head will "shave" off a year's good fortune, so you can't use scissors on the Chinese New Year's Eve and keep your hair to bless the whole family with peace and prosperity in the new year.

Third, the Chinese New Year's Eve cannot break things. This custom stems from the cherishing of good luck and the avoidance of bad luck. It is believed that breaking things will "break" good luck and bring bad luck. Therefore, on this day, every household is careful to avoid broken things from happening, hoping that the year will be "broken and safe".

Finally, the night of the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve should be observed. New Year's Eve is an important traditional ritual of the Spring Festival, where people gather at midnight to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, waiting for the arrival of the new year. This is not only a respect for the years, but also an expectation and welcome for the new year. During the observance, families gather together to hope for good luck and celebrations in the new year.

In addition to the above traditional customs, there are also some interesting old rules, such as leaving a little when eating, which symbolizes surplus every year, and represents a good harvest and wealth in the coming year. Although these customs may be somewhat outdated in modern society, the blessings and good wishes behind them are eternal. Therefore, we should inherit and carry forward these traditions, so that they can shine with new brilliance in the new era.

On Chinese New Year's Eve, people also perform a series of traditional ceremonies, such as ancestor worship and lantern watching. Worshipping ancestors is to respect and remember the ancestors, and it is also a blessing for family harmony; Keeping the lights means guarding the safety and happiness of the family, and I hope that the family will be safe, healthy and happy in the new year.

In the new year, may everyone spend each day smoothly, peacefully, and happily. May all good wishes be realized, and may all difficulties be solved. May the Year of the Dragon bring us infinite good luck and goodness, may our families be happy, and may our country prosper. Happy New Year to all!

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