What are the customs during the Spring Festival?

On the 23 rd of the twelfth lunar month, it is the king of people. Pray for the gods to bless the family safety and good weather in the New Year. Kitchen God usually lights candles and then puts sesame candy, which means sticking to the kitchen God's mouth and not saying bad things.

Step 2 clean the dust

The 24th day of the twelfth lunar month is the "Dust-cleaning Day", so it is necessary to clean the house, give the family a general cleaning, and clean all corners of the house, which means to sweep away all bad luck and filth and greet the New Year cleanly.

Step 3 post Spring Festival couplets

Spring Festival couplets will be posted on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month. Spring Festival couplets, also known as "couplets", "couplets" and "peach symbols", are a unique literary form in China that expresses expectations and longings for the new year and adds festive atmosphere.

Step 4 set off firecrackers

During the Spring Festival, every household should set off firecrackers to increase the festive atmosphere. Legend has it that firecrackers are set off to scare away Nian animals, but now they are mostly used for entertainment. In recent years, with the improvement of people's requirements for living environment, many cities have begun to ban fireworks.

5, shou sui

On the thirtieth day of the twelfth lunar month, the family will cook a big table of good dishes, have a reunion dinner around the table and welcome the New Year while watching the Spring Festival Evening.

Step 6 give lucky money

Lucky money is given to the younger generation by the elders. After the New Year's Eve, everyone is not allowed to leave the table. After everyone has finished eating, the elders will give it to the younger generation to encourage their children and grandchildren to learn and improve in the new year. Giving lucky money can better promote family relations, which is also an important ethical activity in China.