English-Chinese Comparison of Traditional Folk Etiquette

The Spring Festival evolved from a year-long prayer and sacrifice.

The Spring Festival evolved from praying for the New Year at the beginning of the year. )

In ancient times, the new year began after the end of farming.

In ancient times, people finished farming at the age of one and started at the beginning of the new year. )

Hold sacrificial activities, report the virtues of heaven and earth gods and ancestors, and pray for a good year.

Hold a sacrificial ceremony to report the kindness of gods and ancestors in heaven and earth and pray for a good year. )

Although the situation of ancient sacrificial ceremonies is unknown, some remains of ancient customs can be found in later ceremonies.

Although the situation of ancient sacrificial ceremonies is unknown, we can still find some ancient custom relics from later festivals. )