In China, Chinese New Year is not only a celebration, but also a cultural ritual that has been passed down for thousands of years. In this moment of celebration and reunion, New Year's money has become a controversial topic. What once represented the blessing and love of the elders has now become extremely expensive and even a burden in some families. This has led experts and the public to think deeply: what kind of cultural symbol is New Year's money? Has its meaning and value been lost? How to standardize the gift of New Year's money and make it return to its original intention?
As a traditional custom during the Chinese New Year, the original purpose of New Year's money was to ward off evil spirits, and later gradually evolved into an expression of the elders to the younger generations. In the past, every Spring Festival, children looked forward to the New Year's money given by their elders, which was not only a meager wealth, but also a blessing and care for them. However, with the changes of the times and the development of society, the meaning of New Year's money seems to have gradually lost its original warmth.
First of all, the New Year's money in some families is no longer a simple blessing and love, but more like a form of money exchange. In the eyes of some people, the New Year's money has become a tool for comparison, and the "New Year's money war" is also going on between families and even individuals, making the amount of New Year's money extremely exaggerated. This kind of excessive consumption not only deviates from the original intention of pressing the New Year's money, but also more likely to lead to family financial pressure and tension in family relationships.
Secondly, with the development of social economy, some families may feel the burden of New Year's money. In the case of continuous prices, in order to cope with the "comparison" of New Year's money, some families may have to spend more money to cope with the "standard" of New Year's money. Not only does this increase the financial burden on families, but it can also have an impact on children's mental health, leading them into believing that money is everything.
In response to this problem, some experts have called for the introduction of New Year's money advocacy norms. These norms can include setting a cap on the amount of money to be spent on New Year's money to avoid overspending and comparison. At the same time, we should also strengthen the publicity and education of the meaning of New Year's money, so that people can understand that New Year's money is not just an exchange of money, but also a way to convey family affection and love. On the basis of traditional culture, we can guide families to pay more attention to the meaning behind the New Year's money, rather than just focusing on the amount of money.
At this special moment, let's review the essence of New Year's money and don't let it become a business practice and a burden. Through norms and advocacy, let the New Year's money return to its original meaning - the blessing and care of the elders to the younger generations, so that it becomes a part of our traditional culture, rather than being overwhelmed by the impetuosity of the times.