What are the customs in the New Year?

There are many colorful customs in the New Year, such as greeting the New Year, posting Spring Festival couplets, setting off firecrackers, giving out red envelopes, eating jiaozi, observing the New Year and dancing dragons and lions.

New year's customs include paying New Year's greetings, that is, relatives and friends visit each other to wish a smooth New Year; Sticking Spring Festival couplets, blessings and door gods to decorate doors and windows means good luck; Set off firecrackers and greet the new ones with a crackling sound; Send red envelopes, and the elders give coins to the younger generation, symbolizing blessing and wealth; Eating jiaozi, the traditional food in the northern region, means reunion and happiness; On New Year's Eve, every family gathers for a vigil to welcome the new year. Dragon and lion dance, performing dragon and lion dance, symbolizing good luck and blessing. These customs are an important part of China's traditional culture and represent people's good wishes and expectations for the new year.