When did the custom of the New Year appear
Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, with a long history, from the rise of Yu Shun, from the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Qin and Han dynasties, and then to the Tang, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties. According to historical records and archaeological discoveries, the custom of Chinese New Year first appeared in the Yushun period, about 2,000 years ago in ancient China. During that period, the Chinese New Year was designated as the first year of the year, the first day of the Lunar New Year, and people began to celebrate the New Year.
Historically, the Chinese New Year custom has undergone many changes and developments. In the pre-Qin period, the Chinese New Year was called "Shangri", "Yuan Ri" or "Year Head", becoming the first year of the year. On this day, people perform some rituals to pray to the gods for good weather and good harvests. During the Han Dynasty, the customs of the Chinese New Year became richer and more diverse, and traditional customs such as fireworks, dragon and lion dances, and visiting relatives and friends appeared in the New Year. During the Tang Dynasty, the Chinese New Year has become a grand festival for the whole people, and various celebrations are more colorful, such as setting off firecrackers, viewing lanterns, and eating reunion dinners.
In the process of the development of Chinese New Year customs, some traditional celebration methods have gradually been eliminated or changed, while some new celebration methods have gradually emerged. For example, in the Ming and Qing dynasties, with the development of the commercial economy and the rise of urban culture, some new New Year customs began to appear, such as visiting temple fairs, appreciating lanterns, guessing lantern riddles, etc. At the same time, with the development of modern technology, some new ways of celebration have gradually emerged, such as online New Year's greetings, WeChat red envelopes, etc.
In short, the custom of the New Year originated in the Yushun period, and after the inheritance and development of successive dynasties, it has gradually formed today's colorful celebrations. These customs reflect the history and cultural traditions of the Chinese nation, as well as people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. In modern society, although some traditional celebrations have gradually disappeared or been changed, as one of the most important traditional festivals in China, the Chinese New Year still occupies an important position in the hearts of Chinese, inheriting the history and cultural traditions of the Chinese nation.