Customs are cultural phenomena inherited and developed by a nation or group under specific historical conditions and special geographical environment.

In the long process of historical development, different ethnic groups or groups in different regions have different thoughts and behaviors due to their different social lives. Because these behaviors often appear repeatedly in specific environments, they gradually become some fixed behavioral patterns or habits of our nation, and eventually form what we now call customs.

China has a tradition of attaching importance to customs since ancient times. To govern, one must first study and observe customs. Knowing the gains and losses is the ancestral precept that the monarchs of all generations abide by. The supreme ruler not only personally inquires about the customs and customs, but also appoints officials to inspect the customs and customs. They use it as an important reference when formulating national policies and record it in the annals of history by historians, leaving behind experience in governing customs for future generations to govern the country.

Festival Customs

1. Spring Festival

At the beginning of the year, everything is renewed. The main activities are eating New Year’s Eve dinner, offering sacrifices and staying up late on New Year’s Eve. In addition, The first, second and third day of the first lunar month are the three days of the New Year, and sacrifices are also held. During these three days, you generally don't do any work except cooking, you are taboo to say unlucky words, and you have to visit close relatives and distinguished relatives.

2. Lantern Festival

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the Lantern Festival, also known as the Lantern Festival, Lantern Festival and Lantern Festival. During the festival, there are customs such as eating Lantern Festival, watching lanterns, playing social fire, and guessing lantern riddles. In addition to eating Yuanxiao, there are many different dietary customs in various places. Shaanxi people eat Yuanxiao tea, which is made by adding various vegetables and fruits to the noodle soup. Jujube cakes are eaten in Luoyang and Lingbao areas of Henan.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Customs