The significance of Spring Festival custom

Spring Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China, and its customs are rich and colorful, reflecting the cultural traditions and thoughts of the people of China. The following are some Spring Festival customs and their meanings:

Sacrificing stoves on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month: On the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, people will offer sacrifices to the kitchen god at home, thanking him for keeping the family safe in the past year, and hoping that the family will be safe and happy in the new year.

Sweep the dust on the 24th of the twelfth lunar month: the 24th of the twelfth lunar month is the day to sweep the dust. People should clean their houses thoroughly to get rid of the bad luck and impurity of the old year and prepare for the good luck of the new year.

Washing Fulu on the 27th of the twelfth lunar month: On the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, people should wash the gods and furniture in their homes with clean water to gain new breath and vitality, which means happiness and health in the new year.

Stick grilles on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month: On the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, people will paste various colored paper flowers on the windows to increase the festive atmosphere, and look forward to the coming year full of colors and joy.

Setting off firecrackers on New Year's Eve: On New Year's Eve, people will set off firecrackers to drive away evil spirits and diseases and bring good luck and health to the new year. In addition, setting off firecrackers is also a symbol of celebrating reunion and expressing deep blessings to family, relatives and friends.

Generally speaking, the custom of Spring Festival has profound meaning, which is not only the pursuit of a better life by the people of China, but also the inheritance and promotion of traditional culture.