The traditional custom of setting off firecrackers during the Spring Festival.

He Xinchun has set off firecrackers in China for more than 2,000 years. The earliest firecrackers refer to the explosion caused by burning bamboo, so they are called firecrackers. Speaking of the origin of firecrackers, there is an interesting legend. "Nerve" said: "There are many things in the West Mountain, more than one foot, more than one foot, not afraid of people. It's called fear of the year when it's cold and hot. Later generations will follow its shape and use gunpowder. " This is the earliest record of the origin of firecrackers, which shows that people burned bamboo and exploded in order to scare away the harmful mandrill. It is said that mandrills are most afraid of fire and noise, so on New Year's Eve, people will "burn bamboo and shoot guns" to scare them away. In this way, year after year, the custom of setting off firecrackers, lighting red candles and beating gongs and drums to celebrate the New Year has been formed.

Setting off firecrackers during the Spring Festival has a long history as a custom of celebrating the Spring Festival in China. Although this kind of activity can add a happy atmosphere to the festival, the smoke and sparks released by setting off firecrackers are easy to cause environmental pollution and fire, and some strong firecrackers cause some casualties every year. With the progress of society and people's civilization, the disadvantages of setting off firecrackers in the Spring Festival have attracted the attention of all walks of life. In the past, many cities in China formulated regulations prohibiting fireworks and firecrackers. It hasn't been lifted yet.