Why do some places hang lanterns on holidays?

Hanging lanterns on holidays is related to local customs and habits, and also expresses people's good wishes, hoping to hang red lanterns and bring good luck to themselves and their families. ? Lights? And the rich? Ding? The pronunciation is similar, and people who hang lanterns also indicate the long-term prosperity and happiness of their families. There is another folk legend. It is because of this legend that some places hang red lanterns on holidays.

It is said that in ancient times, there was a village called? Year? Monster, he comes out to make trouble every Spring Festival, and the locals can't help it, so when the Spring Festival comes, everyone has to hide in the mountains and dare not come down. It's Spring Festival again. An old woman in the village was about to hide out when suddenly someone wanted a drink. When he saw people panic, his mother-in-law told him the truth.

The man listened to the old woman's words and said with a smile that he could help drive away the New Year. So with everyone's help, a pair of red lanterns were hung at the gate, and the same red couplets were posted on the two doors. Just when people didn't know what it meant, the vicious New Year came, aggressive and fierce, but as soon as he saw the red lanterns and red couplets, he immediately collapsed like a deflated ball and ran away in despair. Since then, on New Year's Eve every year, this monster named Nian has never appeared again, and the local people have lived a happy and safe life since then.

So since then, people always like to hang red lanterns and red couplets on New Year's Eve, which not only makes the Year of the Monster dare not make trouble, but also increases the festive atmosphere. So the news spread widely, and all the neighbors knew about it. Then the news spread farther and farther, so the news of hanging red lanterns and sticking red couplets on holidays disappeared, and this custom became popular in many places. Later, not only did people hang red lanterns and put up couplets in the New Year, but people also liked to put up red couplets and shiny lanterns on holidays or festive days, which was more festive and set off the festive atmosphere. As a result, hanging red lanterns has almost become an established ceremony for China people to celebrate their lives.