Spring Festival, this festival celebrated all over the world, do you really understand its origin and customs? Today, let's walk into this ancient and vibrant festival and feel the strong cultural heritage.
The Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. According to historical records, the Spring Festival originated from the first year of the year in ancient times, and evolved from this. In the long history, the Spring Festival has carried a rich historical and cultural heritage, and has gradually developed into a festival celebrated by Chinese sons and daughters.
When it comes to the origin of the Spring Festival, I have to mention the mythical story that has been passed down through the ages. According to legend, in ancient times, there was a monster named "Nian", which would come out every year on Chinese New Year's Eve to plague the people. In order to defend itself against the Nian beast, people began to use red, firelight, and firecrackers to drive it away. Over time, these customs have been passed down and become an essential event during the Spring Festival.
The customs of the Spring Festival are varied, and the regional characteristics are distinct. All parts of the country have their own unique ways of celebrating the Spring Festival. In the north, people are accustomed to eating dumplings, sticking window flowers, and setting off firecrackers; In the south, there are traditional activities such as dragon and lion dances and rice cake beating. In addition, some ethnic minorities also have unique ways of celebrating, such as the Miao people's reed sheng dance, the Zhuang people's spring cow dance, etc. These colorful activities make the Spring Festival a veritable folk beauty garden.
During this festive and peaceful festival, every household will be cleaned, symbolizing the farewell to the old and welcoming the new. People also put up auspicious couplets and New Year paintings to pray for good luck and happiness in the new year. On Chinese New Year's Eve, the whole family will sit around and enjoy a sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve dinner to welcome the arrival of the New Year. When the bell rings, firecrackers and fireworks burst into flames, bringing the festive atmosphere to a climax.
In addition to family gatherings, there are also a series of traditional activities during the Spring Festival. One of the most representative events is the dragon and lion dance performance, where the performers dress up in costumes and imitate the movements of dragons and lions, bringing a cheerful visual feast to the audience. In addition, folk activities such as guessing lantern riddles and viewing lanterns are also popular. These activities not only enrich the content of the festival, but also make people feel the charm of traditional culture in joy.
It is worth mentioning that the Spring Festival is also a day of reunion. On this special occasion, wanderers go to great lengths to return home to reunite with their loved ones, no matter where they are. On Chinese New Year's Eve, the family sat around the fire, telling the joys and sorrows of the past year, and looking forward to the beautiful vision of the new year. This spirit of family affection and reunion is the most precious cultural value contained in the Spring Festival.
Of course, with the changes of the times, the Spring Festival is also constantly advancing with the times. Nowadays, people pay more attention to environmental protection and safety, and many places have begun to promote e-fireworks and green celebrations. At the same time, some emerging festival activities have gradually been integrated into the tradition of the Spring Festival, such as online New Year's greetings, red envelopes and other modern elements, making this ancient festival glow with new vitality.
In this festival full of laughter, let us feel the profound cultural heritage and the beautiful atmosphere of family reunion. May everyone reap happiness and success in the new year!
In short, the Spring Festival is a comprehensive festival integrating tradition and modernity, regional and national characteristics. It not only carries the yearning and pursuit of a better life for the children of China, but also a big stage to show the excellent traditional Chinese culture. Let us cherish and pass on this precious cultural heritage even more while celebrating the festive season.