The thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, the last day of the lunar year, is an extremely important day for the Chinese. On this night, families are immersed in a strong festive atmosphere and prepare for the arrival of the new year. So, what are some of our unique traditions and customs on this special night?
First, a sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve dinner and food feast.
The dinner of the Chinese New Year's Eve, known as the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, is the most sumptuous and elaborate meal of the year. Every household prepares a variety of delicacies in advance, such as fish that symbolizes surplus every year, tangyuan that symbolizes reunion, and noodles that symbolize longevity. These delicacies are not only delicious, but also a place of good wishes and wishes for the New Year. While enjoying the food, the family sat together to share the bits and pieces of the year, and the laughter was filled with strong family affection and warmth.
2. **Spring Festival Gala and shared audio-visual feast.
On the evening of the Chinese New Year's Eve, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala is an indispensable program for many families. This evening brought together outstanding artists and performers from home and abroad to bring an audio-visual feast to the audience. From song and dance performances to cross talk sketches, from magic acrobatics to opera, various art forms complement each other on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, bringing endless surprises and joy to the audience. **During the Spring Festival Gala, family members discussed the content of the program together, shared laughter and tears, and felt the joy and warmth of the festival together.
3. Pray for the New Year and welcome the New Year's bell.
Keeping the New Year is an important custom on the night of the thirtieth night of the Chinese New Year's Eve. On this special occasion, families will stay at home together and wait for the arrival of the new year. During this process, people will carry out various blessing activities, such as burning incense and worshiping Buddha, setting off fireworks, etc., which means praying for a safe and auspicious New Year and a happy family. When the New Year's bell rings, the whole city is immersed in a sea of joy, and people hug each other and welcome the arrival of the new year together.
Fourth, the integration of traditional customs and modern celebrations.
In modern society, with the development of technology and the change of lifestyle, the way we celebrate is constantly innovating and integrating. In addition to traditional activities such as New Year's observance and blessing prayers, many people will also choose to celebrate the arrival of the New Year with distant relatives and friends through social networking**, phone calls, etc. The addition of these modern celebrations not only makes the festival more colorful, but also makes our emotional connection closer and more convenient.
In short, the celebration and anticipation on the night of the Chinese New Year's Eve is full of strong festive atmosphere and unique cultural traditions. Whether it is the sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, the audio-visual feast of the ** Spring Festival Gala, or the anticipation and excitement of the New Year's Eve prayer, we feel the meaning and value of this special moment more deeply. On this beautiful night, let's celebrate and look forward to welcoming the new year!