How did the custom of wearing new clothes come about during the Spring Festival?

Wearing new clothes during the Spring Festival is an ancient custom of our people. In the Song Dynasty, it was also recorded in Dream of China in Tokyo. The Song Dynasty was very interesting and the citizens were very popular. Every new year, everyone dresses neatly and walks around. By the time of the Republic of China, Pinggu County Records also recorded that on the first day of the first month, "I was humble and decorated, and I worshipped my elders as my life." So this new dress has almost become the brand of the Spring Festival. After the New Year, everyone wears new clothes.

In the tradition of China, wearing new clothes for the New Year has a long history. Like dragon and lion dances, beating gongs and drums, putting up Spring Festival couplets, setting off firecrackers and hanging lanterns, it is an indispensable part of the festival. Colorful Chinese New Year costumes make the festive atmosphere more warm and beautiful.

Wearing new clothes is also related to the ancient farming society in China. In the past, it was an agricultural society, especially in the Yellow River basin. It is cooked once a year, that is, the salary is summarized until the end of the year, that is, it is summarized, so instead of spending it once a month now, you can buy new clothes every week or even buy new clothes every day. Therefore, at the beginning of the new year, everything will be updated, and there will be a new atmosphere from the inside out, so wear new clothes.

In addition, it is said that wearing new clothes can ward off evil spirits and is also a symbol of good luck. Therefore, whether rich or poor, they will put on new clothes for themselves in the new year.