New Year's money is an important traditional custom in China during the Chinese New Year. Although modernSocialThe New Year's money may have become more of a form of courtesy, but there is a profound cultural heritage behind it. New Year's money is usually given in two time periods, namely Chinese New Year's Eve and EveNew Year's Day。Although both are expressions of blessing and hope, they are given to different people.
On Chinese New Year's Eve, the whole family gathers to greet themNew YearArrival. In China, Chinese New Year's Eve is seen as a time of family reunion, and people eat togetherChinese New Year's Eve dinner, keep the New Year and carry out a series of traditional activities. At the same time, Chinese New Year's Eve is also a time to give money for the New Year. The origin of this tradition is linked to an ancient legend. Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a little demon named "Zhen", who liked to come out on Chinese New Year's Eve to make trouble, especially to play pranks on sleeping children. A husband and wife, in order to protect their children, willCopper coinsWrap it in red paper and place it next to the child to ward off the infestation. It turns out that the red paper wrappedCopper coinsThe light that emanates scares away, childPeaceNothing. This method became widely known as it spread among neighbors, and eventually evolved into the custom of giving New Year's money. Therefore, giving money on Chinese New Year's Eve is actually to "press" to welcome the new year and hope that you and your family will be peacefulPeacePeaceful, auspicious.
Chinese New Year's Eve money is mainly for relatives and families, including children and older elders at home. New Year's money between family members is not only a way to express love and blessings, but also a prayer for the longevity of family members. Whether it's for children or elders, it's all for itPeaceHealth, longevity. Of course, the reasons for giving New Year's money today may be more for the sake of celebration and tradition, and not necessarily limited to the myths mentioned above.
In traditional Chinese culture,New Year's DayIt is regarded as a day of family reunion. On this day, people greet each other, exchange greetings, and give money to their children and the children of relatives. Unlike Chinese New Year's Eve,New Year's DayThe New Year's money is mainly given to the children among relatives and friends to express joy and blessings to them. This custom of giving New Year's money to relatives and friends also has deep historical roots. In the past, due to the inaccessibility, therefore,New Year's DayIt is a day for relatives and friends to visit relatives and friends. When a daughter gets married, she usually goes back to her parents' home on this day to pay New Year's greetings and get together with her siblings. In this case, people will give their children New Year's money so that they can feel the love of their relatives and relatives. The giving of New Year's money is not only an expression of joy and blessings, but also a way of emotional communication between relatives and friends.
In short, Chinese New Year's Eve andNew Year's DayIt is two important time points to give New Year's money. Chinese New Year's Eve is given to the press, mainly to relatives and family members, and is intended to prayPeaceand longevity; New Year's DayGiving New Year's money is mainly for the children between relatives and friends, expressing the meaning of joy and greetings. Both of these methods are meant to add joy and blessings to the festival and are carried forward during the Chinese New Year.