On the last day of 2123, people greeted the new year with enthusiasm and expectation. On this day, cities all over the world are immersed in a festive atmosphere, fireworks are blooming brilliantly, and music is cheerful to welcome the New Year bell.

The copywriting published by "New Year's Eve" on social media platforms has been favored by many people in recent years. Among them, most people tend to borrow or use ancient poems to express their wishes with beautiful poems, which has become a "unique romance in China". At the moment of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year, there are endless new year's eve activities in various places. However, the ancient New Year's Eve style is unique and full of charm.

The word "New Year's Day" originated from the Song of Elegant Music written by Liang in the Southern Dynasties: "New Year's Day with Four Spirits, Long life begins today." However, the dates of New Year's Day in different dynasties are not consistent. New Year's Day in Xia Dynasty was set on the first day of the first month, and it was changed to the first day of December and the first day of November in Shang and Zhou Dynasties respectively. In the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Sima Qian founded the "taichu calendar", and set the first day of the first month as New Year's Day again, which was used until the Revolution of 1911.

The legend about New Year's Day can be traced back to the Yao and Shun period. Yao worked diligently and loved the people, and passed the throne to Shun, who had both ability and political integrity. In order to commemorate Yao, people regard the day when Shun Di offered sacrifices to heaven and earth and the first emperor Yao after Yao's death as the beginning of a year, which is the origin of ancient New Year's Day.

New Year's Eve activities have risen in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. At that time, the nobles would enjoy watching songs and dances and showing off their talents during the New Year's Eve. By the Eastern Han Dynasty, the ancient people's interest in New Year's Eve turned to watching acrobatic performances, among which programs such as rope walking and Tibetan illusion were very popular.

In the Southern Dynasties, people would hold a grand banquet, congratulate each other and play various games on New Year's Eve. Back to the feet, a blessing game called begging for wishes, is very popular. People will bury a brocade man in the ashes, and then beat him with a wooden stick, shouting "I wish" while beating.

in the northern song dynasty, the new year's eve was equally lively. People will go to the bustling streets of Tokyo together to taste various snacks and watch magic and juggling performances. By the next morning, people will put on new clothes and visit each other to wish each other well.

In Tokyo, there will also be colored sheds from Mahang, Panlou Street, Dongsong Gate, Xiliangmen Gate, Fengqiu Gate in the north of the state and the south of the state, selling "crown combs, pearls, clothes, flowers, collars, boots and shoes" and all kinds of interesting small commodities. Large-scale celebrations will be held in the palace. Not only officials, but also envoys from Liao, Korea, Xixia, Huihe and other countries will come to congratulate the emperor, commonly known as "Paizheng Battle".

The New Year's Eve activities in the Ming Dynasty are wonderful and rich, with a little more elegance. People will give each other a two-inch wide and three-inch long stationery when visiting relatives and friends. The stationery will not only be painted with all kinds of exquisite and clever patterns, but also write each other's names and greetings in elegant small letters. The New Year's Eve activities in the Qing Dynasty will last for a month.

From the reign of Kangxi, every year on the first day of December, the emperor personally wrote the word "Fu". Some of them will be posted all over the court to show good luck; The other part will be given to foreign provincial officials with the memorial.

New Year's Eve activities

1. Watch the New Year's Eve party: Many cities will hold grand New Year's Eve parties, where you can watch live TV with friends or family and enjoy music, dance and fireworks.

2. Attend a party: hold or attend a party with friends or colleagues to enjoy food, drinks and a happy atmosphere.

3. Countdown and setting off fireworks: At midnight, count down with friends or family to welcome the arrival of the New Year, and set off fireworks in the squares or parks of the city to celebrate.

4. Travel: If conditions permit, you can choose to travel on New Year's Eve to experience the celebrations and cultures in different places.

5. Family gathering: Spend a warm New Year's Eve with your family, prepare a sumptuous dinner, watch movies or play games.

6. Watch the fireworks show: Many cities will hold fireworks shows on New Year's Eve, so you can watch these spectacular performances.

7. Take part in outdoor activities: If the weather permits, you can choose to take part in outdoor activities, such as running, mountaineering or skiing.