What are the customs of Hebei people during the Spring Festival?

1, Shijiazhuang: Gaocheng Palace Lantern?

Gaocheng Palace Lantern began in the Eastern Han Dynasty. According to legend, Liuxiu is its capital. In order to celebrate the achievement of unifying the world, the imperial court held a banquet with exquisite lanterns, hence the name Gong Deng. Later, the production technology of palace lanterns was introduced to the people. It is said that the handmade gauze lanterns made by Li Shifu in Tuntou Village, Gaocheng, Ming Dynasty are famous for their beauty, brightness, wind resistance and durability, and their business is booming, and their art has been handed down from generation to generation.

2. Zhangjiakou: Dragon King Fire

On the thirtieth day, adults and children stay up all night, some play cards, and some chat at home, which is called "not sleeping year after year". At the end of the fifth watch, adults and children put on new clothes and gather a fire in the yard, commonly known as "gathering fire" Firecrackers, two kicks and fireworks started to set off, and the New Year was accompanied by firecrackers.

3. Qinhuangdao: Changli Yangko?

Changli Yangko, as a traditional folk art of Han nationality, was first produced in Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 1000 years. Over the years, every New Year's Day or festive day, local yangko teams have spread all over the urban and rural areas of Changli, and people's self-entertainment, self-performance and self-expression have become the traditional customs handed down from generation to generation by Changli people.

4. Zhangjiakou: Yuxian Paper-cutting

Yuxian paper-cutting has a long history and enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad for its unique style. Yuxian paper-cut absorbs the characteristics of traditional folk art forms such as woodcut watermark window grilles in Wuqiang, Hebei and carved embroidery patterns in Hebei. It is carved by hand with thin rice paper and a small sharp carving knife, and then dyed with bright and beautiful colors. The composition is simple and full, the shape is vivid and beautiful, the color contrast is strong, and it has a strong local flavor.

5. Xingtai: Pearl ingot rice?

In many villages around Guangzong, Julu and Nangong, almost every household eats "Pearl Yuanbao Rice" on the morning of January 16th. The so-called "pearl silver ingot rice" is to cook jiaozi with small grains of rice.