Why do you hang lanterns during the Spring Festival?

Red lanterns symbolize prosperity, prosperity and happiness, creating a festive atmosphere that can set off the atmosphere of the New Year.

Generally, red lanterns are hung and Spring Festival couplets are posted on New Year's Eve. This is the custom of welcoming the Spring Festival. In some areas, lanterns are hung during the Spring Festival, while in others, lanterns are hung during the Lantern Festival.

There is a legend about hanging lanterns during the Spring Festival. On New Year's Eve, all the gods returned to their places, except Jiang Ziya, who had nowhere to go. Seeing that he was pitiful, the people lit a lamp at the head of the Gaoshe and let him spend the night under the lamp. Over time, the custom of lighting lamps has been formed. Hanging a red light building symbolizes family reunion and prosperity, and also symbolizes happiness, brightness, vitality, perfection and wealth.

Precautions for hanging lanterns

1, indoor lanterns should be small, not too big, and the hanging position should not be too low, which will affect the line of sight and traffic. The lanterns at the outdoor door should be symmetrical to the door, and the lanterns with large doors can be larger. The hanging height should refer to the top of the door, not too low.

2. In ancient China, people paid attention to yes-men and fulu, and so did hanging lanterns, which were generally even, not singular. Lanterns must be hung in pairs. People in China like even numbers. And whether it is hung on the gate or balcony, it must be 2, 6 and 8.