Chinese New Year customs around the world have their own merits, but what unique and interesting customs have you seen?
Chinese New Year is the most important traditional festival in China, and all parts of the country have their own unique ways of celebrating it. In Sichuan, people will eat hot pot during the Chinese New Year, which means reunion and liveliness; In Guangdong, dragon and lion dances are indispensable programs, implying good luck; In Hunan, people will celebrate the New Year in a way of "catching up with the New Year", that is, celebrating the New Year one day earlier. These customs not only demonstrate the diversity of Chinese culture, but also convey people's yearning and blessings for a better life. In addition to this, there are some very interesting customs. For example, in southern Fujian, people will use the method of "throwing hydrangea" to find the person they like; In some places in Zhejiang, people will use the way of "sticking red paper spring couplets" to drive away the "New Year Beast" in order to seek peace and auspiciousness. These unique customs not only enrich people's festival life, but also give us a better understanding of China's traditional culture.
It seems that the New Year's customs in various places are really varied! What are some of the interesting customs in your house? Come and share it!