Posting spring couplets and waving spring: There are many types of couplets, also known as spring scrolls, but there are generally couplets and spring strips. Each couplet has a horizontal cape and the word "Fu", while the spring strips, such as "everything is going well", are posted in the appropriate place, such as on the doorposts, etc. In fact, because of the spring couplets, the spring strips can be used as a symbol of the "good fortune". In fact, because the Spring Festival couplets (including couplets and spring scrolls) were written with a brush in ancient times, they were commonly known as "spring scrolls". In Guangdong, spring scrolls are called "wai chun" (spring scrolls), which is different from spring couplets. On the twenty-ninth day of the Chinese New Year, in order to indicate a new year and new weather, as well as to increase the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year, some people put up spring scrolls on both sides of their doors. Some people put spring couplets on both sides of the door, while the lintel is put on the horizontal cape. Some people also put up red paper with the words "Fu" and "Chun" indoors and outdoors, and even reverse these words to show that "Fu has arrived" and "Chun has arrived".
Organizing New Year's goods: The most important part of the New Year's business is to buy and sell food for the New Year's festivities.
Steaming New Year's Cake: On New Year's Eve, commonly known as the "New Year's Eve", which is the last day of the lunar calendar every year, families are busy steaming New Year's Cake. "Steamed rice cakes" have an auspicious meaning, symbolizing a high level of success every year. Housewives should also pay attention to the skill of steaming rice cakes, because the success or failure of steaming rice cakes is related to the luck of the coming year.
New Year's Eve Dinner:On New Year's Eve, after paying homage to the ancestors, the family eats a New Year's Eve dinner together, symbolizing the reunion of the whole family. The Chinese also refer to this custom as the "fire" because ancient people ate their meals around a fire. In the evening's dishes, fish should not be eaten in its entirety, but should be left over, to indicate the meaning of "having more than enough for every year".
Lunar New Year's money: Also known as "New Year's money" and "red envelopes", it is also known as "Lishui" in Guangdong.
After the New Year's Eve dinner, the elders will give out New Year's money to the younger generation for good luck.
New Year's Eve: On New Year's Eve, the family sits around and talks all night long, praying for the longevity of their parents, also known as the "Night of Longevity".
Firecrackers: "The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the old year". The sound of firecrackers signifies that the old year is over and the new year is here. Legend has it that the New Year is a terrible monster. Firecrackers are set off on New Year's Day to scare away the man-eating beast and to protect the safety of the family.
Wearing New Clothes and Shoes:Everything from clothes and hats to shoes and socks are brand new, meaning that everything is renewed. For small children, this is a particularly exciting event.
Worshiping ancestors and gods:This is done on the morning of the first day of Chinese New Year. It is prayed that it will bless the believers and their children and grandchildren with peace.
Dumplings: Dumplings are eaten on the first day of the New Year, and are shaped like the larger gold and silver ingots of ancient times, which means that eating the dumplings is a way of attracting
cash and wealth. If you eat dumplings with coins inside, it means you will be rich in the new year.
New Year's greetings:On the first day of the New Year, families go to their friends' homes to pay their "New Year's greetings", where they meet and congratulate each other, saying: "Congratulations and good fortune! and wish each other good luck and good health in the new year.
Doing dental work: On the second day of the New Year, businessmen generally worship the God of the Earth with animals.
Picking up the God of Fortune:On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the God of Fortune is picked up early in the morning to show good signs of hard work.
Out of the New Year: On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, businessmen usually choose an auspicious time to open their businesses and return to normal operations. Bosses give out "red packets" to all employees for good luck.
Lantern Appreciation:On the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Lunar Calendar, there is a lively Lantern Appreciation and Lantern Riddle Guessing event.
Dragon Dance: Also known as the "Dragon Lantern Dance", the Dragon Dance has been passed down in China for a long time. The dragon symbolizes power, dignity and auspiciousness. It is believed that the dragon is in charge of rainfall, and the dragon dance can bless the coming year with good weather and a good harvest. It is a form of expression for every festive occasion.
Lion Dance: It is also called "playing lion" and "lion dance". There are many different forms of lion dance, which can be broadly categorized into two: the northern lion dance and the southern lion dance. It is believed that the lion has the power to drive away evil spirits and attract good fortune.
Every Chinese New Year, the lion dance is performed in every house with gongs and drums to pay tribute to the New Year, which has an auspicious meaning. Chinese people like to lively, this folk custom can increase the festive atmosphere of joy.