The month of Lunar New Year is an alternative name for the month of December. There are many ways to refer to the month of December, but the most familiar one is "Lunar New Year". The weather in this month is perfect for drying and making preserved foods, so it is called "Lunar Month".

The end of December is a month with a lot of rituals because of the transition between the old and the new. As early as the pre-Qin period in some parts of China will be held in this month of transition between the old and the new, "the end of the year of the festival". Because of the end of the year December has "waxing", "waxing winter" and other aliases, so this month to hold the festival called "waxing sacrifice".

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Lunar New Year's custom:

1, drink Lapa congee?

The eighth day of the twelfth month of the lunar calendar, commonly known as "Laha". Since the first ancient times, Lahai is used to worship ancestors and gods rituals, praying for a good harvest and good luck.

2, Zao Wang Wang to heaven?

Lunar New Year's Eve, also known as Lunar New Year's Eve, is a day in traditional culture for sacrificing zaos, sweeping dust, and eating zaosu candy. After the Zaosai festival, preparations for the New Year begin in earnest.

3, dusting and sweeping the house?

The custom of "dusting and sweeping the house on the 24th day of the Lunar New Year" has a long history. According to folklore: because "dust" and "Chen" consonant, the New Year dust sweeping "in addition to the meaning of Chen Bu Xin", the intention is to put all the "poor luck! ", "bad luck" are swept out the door, sending people to break the old and make new wishes and prayers for the old and welcome the new.