Xuzhou New Year's special customs

The special customs of the New Year in Xuzhou are as follows:

1. Dust sweeping. In the second half of the lunar month, indoor and outdoor hygiene is thoroughly cleaned to symbolize the old and welcome the new and to ward off evil spirits and disasters.

2, do New Year's goods. From the second half of the Lunar New Year's month, preparations begin for the New Year's goods, including a variety of traditional foods and meats.

3. Sausage making. Xuzhou people like to make and eat sausages during the Spring Festival to symbolize a prosperous year ahead.

4, Steamed buns. Various styles of steamed buns are made, such as solid, stuffed and jujube flowers, which are used to offer sacrifices to ancestors or as gifts to friends and relatives.

5, fried balls, fried hemp leaves. These traditional snacks are very popular during the Spring Festival and are crispy, salty and sweet.

6, posting Spring Festival couplets. On the eve of the Spring Festival, every household puts up Spring Festival couplets with auspicious meanings to add to the festive atmosphere.

7, eat New Year's Eve dinner. On the night of New Year's Eve, Xuzhou people will reunite with their families and *** with a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner.