(a) Shousui
Keeping old age is one of the customs of Chinese New Year. On New Year's Eve, people often watch TV and chat at home ... everyone stays up late. Better stay up until dawn. So until late at night, almost every household is still brightly lit.
(2) Have a reunion dinner
On New Year's Eve, in addition to observing the new year's eve, all families have to do is have a family reunion dinner. For this meal, many people who work in other places have to go home for a reunion dinner. It means a year of reunion and family happiness.
(3) Dust removal
On New Year's Eve (day and night), almost every household is as busy as a bee. That's to clean the dust. Sweep away the dust, sweep away the dust at home, and the spider web represents sweeping away the bad luck and evil spirits of last year and welcoming the New Year with a happy face.
(4) Setting off firecrackers
Setting off firecrackers during the Spring Festival is a common thing. During the Spring Festival, there are firecrackers and fireworks every day. Greatly increased the festive atmosphere of the New Year. However, the government stipulates that firecrackers are not allowed in urban areas, so there are fewer and fewer firecrackers.
(5) New Year greetings
On New Year's Day, there must be adults who take their children to visit relatives. Also known as New Year greetings. When you pay a New Year call, you will generally say: Congratulations on making a fortune and all the best. Everyone has a sunny smile on his face.
(6) Sticking couplets
Also, it is common to paste couplets.
"Harmony is full of happiness, and harmony is a thousand dollars", "Congratulations on getting rich and welcoming Wisdom Fofo Agbo in the Spring Festival" ... Every New Year, my parents and I will re-post a pair of couplets. When the new red couplets are posted at the door, it indicates that this year will be more prosperous and festive!
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Many customs! Such as hanging lanterns and wearing new clothes. Is the Spring Festival in Shishi, my hometown, very lively?
How festive and joyful will the Spring Festival be this year? Let's wait and see.