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The moral of new year's picture dolls

The people are rich and yearn for a better life.

New Year picture dolls are one of the important themes in folk New Year pictures, and their significance is reflected in two aspects. First of all, holding the child image of carp shows people's pursuit of family prosperity, many children and grandchildren, represents the desire to carry on the family line and the prosperity of future generations, and carries the good expectations of family reunion and grandparents for future generations. Secondly, in China culture, carp is regarded as an auspicious thing, which has the significance of reproduction, growth and prosperity. Combined with lotus, lotus and other auspicious patterns, it highlights the quiet and festive scene of the years.