What does it mean to burn camphor trees in early spring?

The moral of burning camphor trees in spring is to ward off evil spirits and welcome good luck.

On the day of beginning of spring, the yang will emerge from the ground. Setting off firecrackers and burning camphor tree branches can dispel yin, promote yang and help yang grow, which means exorcising evil spirits and welcoming auspiciousness.

Beginning of spring, one of the 24 solar terms in China, symbolizes the beginning of spring. The time is between February 4 and 5, when the sun is at 3 15, and the period from this day to the long summer is called spring. Besides, beginning of spring is a traditional festival in China, which represents the beginning of a new year. Therefore, beginning of spring is also known as the Spring Festival, spring break and so on. The custom of whipping spring cattle is popular.