What role do traditional customs have for us?

What role do traditional customs have for us?

Traditional custom is a kind of cultural inheritance, which represents the history and culture of a country or region. These customs can help us better understand our ancestors, as well as their lifestyles and values. In addition, traditional customs can promote social unity and cohesion, and make people feel a sense of belonging and identity.

The origin, related allusions, implications, celebration methods and related extensions of festivals.

the Spring Festival; Chinese New Year

Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China and one of the favorite festivals in China. The origin of the Spring Festival can be traced back to ancient festivals, in order to worship ancestors and gods and pray for a bumper harvest and peace. It is said that the earliest way to celebrate the Spring Festival is to set off firecrackers to drive away evil spirits and plagues. At present, the ways to celebrate the Spring Festival include posting Spring Festival couplets, eating New Year's Eve, watching Spring Festival Gala, paying New Year greetings and giving out red envelopes. The moral of the Spring Festival is that the new year is a new atmosphere and everything is renewed. It also represents family reunion and the blessing of ancestors.

Qingming Festival

Tomb-Sweeping Day is one of the traditional festivals in China, and it is also an important festival for ancestor worship. The origin of Tomb-Sweeping Day can be traced back to the Cold Food Festival in ancient times, to commemorate the sage Jiexiu. At present, celebrations in Tomb-Sweeping Day include grave-sweeping, ancestor worship and tree planting. The moral of Tomb-Sweeping Day is to remember our ancestors and express our thoughts and respect for our deceased relatives.

Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China, and it is also to commemorate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. It is said that Qu Yuan threw himself into the river during the Dragon Boat Festival to show his loyalty and patriotism to the country. Now, the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated by eating zongzi, racing dragon boats and hanging mugwort leaves. The moral of the Dragon Boat Festival is to commemorate Qu Yuan and express reverence and nostalgia for patriotism.

Mid-Autumn Festival

Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China, and it is also to celebrate the harvest and reunion. The origin of Mid-Autumn Festival can be traced back to the ancient goddess Chang 'e, in order to pray for a bumper harvest and family reunion. At present, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated by enjoying the moon, eating moon cakes and enjoying osmanthus. The moral of Mid-Autumn Festival is reunion and gratitude, and it also represents the warmth and happiness of the family.

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Traditional customs are an important part of our culture, and they represent our history and culture. By understanding traditional customs, we can better understand our ancestors, as well as their lifestyles and values. In addition, traditional customs can promote social unity and cohesion, and make people feel a sense of belonging and identity.