Why do you hang lanterns during the Spring Festival? What's the point?

China has had the custom of hanging lanterns at the door during the Spring Festival since ancient times. I think this can add joy to the New Year, but the number of lanterns at the door is also exquisite. Generally speaking, the lanterns to be hung should be in pairs, even if they are not hung at the main entrance, they should be together. Singularity is not very good according to feng shui.

Moreover, it is best not to hang lanterns in the middle of the gate. People used to think that this would interfere with the entry of wealth. In addition to the traditional view, hanging lanterns in the middle will also have a certain impact on access. The ancients also said that lanterns should not be hung in the north. They think that the north will affect the good luck of the year, which is unlucky, and the position and height of lanterns should not be too different, which lacks aesthetic feeling.

In the past, you didn't have to take down the lanterns until the fifteenth day after they were lit. After the fifteenth, you light these two lanterns to symbolize happiness and good luck in the coming year. It can also be seen from here that people have great expectations for lanterns. In addition to special days, lanterns can also be hung at home at ordinary times, which can bring good luck to family members.

In the past, people hung lanterns in festivals, mainly for the sake of geomantic omen, hoping that this fiery red lantern would bring them good luck. But now with the continuous development of science and technology, people have more understanding of the unknown, know the truth behind many natural phenomena, and have more different views on the landscape.

Therefore, we still hang lanterns on festivals now, which is more about inheriting the tradition and blessing the New Year. This has not changed since ancient times. At the important moment of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, we are also more willing to express our expectations with prosperous things. With hope, life will naturally become different.