Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in the hearts of Chinese, and it is also the most anticipated moment for children. In this festival full of joy, warmth and peace, we can not only enjoy the warmth of family affection, but also take this opportunity to pass on the excellent traditional Chinese culture to the children and cultivate their folk etiquette.
The origin of the Spring Festival contains rich cultural connotations. Children can learn about the historical origins and traditional customs of the Spring Festival by listening to stories and watching animations. For example, why do you want to post Spring Festival couplets, set off firecrackers, and eat reunion dinners? The meanings and values behind these customs are indispensable nutrients for children as they grow up.
Visits and greetings are important rituals during the Spring Festival. Children should learn to greet their elders and send blessings and red envelopes. This is not only a ceremony to express respect, but also a way to pass on filial piety. At the same time, children can also learn how to interact with others, how to express emotions, and develop their social skills through interactions with family and friends.
There is also a special approach to seating and eating. During Chinese New Year, family members sit around to share a reunion dinner. Children should learn to observe table manners, respect their elders, and let them sit first and let them move their chopsticks first. In addition, not wasting food while eating is also a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.
Stressing hygiene and loving labor are also the focus of education during the Spring Festival. Before the Spring Festival, every household has to be cleaned to welcome the arrival of the new year. Children are also involved in household chores, learning to clean and tidy up their rooms. This not only cultivates their ability to live independently, but also allows them to experience the hard work and sense of accomplishment.
Respecting the old and loving the young is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation. During the Chinese New Year, we need to pay special attention to the needs and feelings of the elderly and children.