Xiao Nian, this warm and festive festival, like a beautiful landscape, shines in the long river of years. Also known as the Stove Festival, the New Year, etc., it is the prelude to the Lunar New Year and the prelude to the Spring Festival. On this day, people take a break from their busyness and return to their families to share this beautiful moment of reunion and harmony.
The origin of Xiao Nian can be traced back to the pre-Qin period. At that time, the people believed that the god of fire was the protector of the family, so there was a tradition of worshipping the god of fire. They prayed for the blessing of the god of fire, wishing for the safety of their families and the success of their careers. Although the way of celebration has changed over time, the custom of worshipping the god of fire has survived to this day. This is not only a kind of inheritance of tradition, but also a kind of adherence to faith and a kind of spiritual sustenance.
In China, the way in which the New Year is celebrated has its own characteristics. On this day, people will paste auspicious spring couplets, sweep away the dust of the year, sacrifice stoves, eat dumplings, etc. Among them, the sacrificial stove is one of the most important ceremonies. On this day, the Lord of the Stove will return to the Heavenly Palace to report to the Jade Emperor. People would prepare rich offerings to the Lord of the Stove in the hope of pleasing him and bringing good luck to the family. And those sweet sugar melons convey people's yearning and expectation for a better life.
Nowadays, the way the New Year is celebrated is also evolving. Modern people have begun to try some new ways to celebrate, such as giving red envelopes, watching movies, etc. These new ways of celebrating are combined with traditional ways to make the celebration of the New Year even more colorful. In this ever-changing era, we have not only preserved the traditional customs, but also added some new elements to give this ancient festival a new lease of life and vitality.
Xiao Nian is a warm family gathering and a peaceful festival. On this day, no matter where they are, people find ways to return home and reunite with their loved ones. Home, this warm harbor, has become the home of our souls. In the company of our loved ones, we spend this festive moment together and share the bits and pieces of life. The care of our family and the warmth of our family make us forget the fatigue and hard work of the year and feel the beauty and happiness of life.
At the same time, Xiao Nian is also a festival that indicates that the Spring Festival is coming. With the arrival of the new year, the pace of the Spring Festival is getting closer and closer. People are starting to get busy and get ready for the new year. At this moment full of hope, we not only feel the atmosphere and breath of the New Year, but also inspire us to meet new challenges and create new brilliance.
Let us pray together: may our families be healthy and happy; May the country be peaceful and the people safe, and the grains will be abundant; May the world be peaceful, beautiful, prosperous and prosperous. Let us cherish every moment of reunion with our loved ones with a grateful heart, and embrace every beauty and warmth in life. In the blessings of the new year, let us move towards a better future together!