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What traditional games will people play during the Spring Festival?

During the Spring Festival, people will play traditional games, such as solve riddles on the lanterns, paper cutting, dragon and lion dancing, New Year's Eve party and setting off firecrackers.

1, solve the riddle on the lantern

In this game, people will write some answers on riddles and stick them on lanterns or walls for people to guess. Participants need to infer the correct answer according to the prompt of the answer. Solve riddles on the lanterns not only tests people's IQ and wisdom, but also increases interactivity and entertainment, making it one of the important entertainment activities when people get together during the Spring Festival.

Step 2 cut the window grilles

Window grilling is a common folk handicraft activity during the Spring Festival, and it is also a kind of folk game with blessing significance. Cut the paper into various shapes with scissors, and then stick it on the window for display, so people can decorate beautiful window patterns at home. This not only adds to the festive atmosphere, but also symbolizes the auspiciousness and prosperity of the new year.

3. Dragon and lion dances

People usually form a dragon or lion dance team to perform. Dragons and lions are considered as auspicious symbols. The performance of dragon and lion dances can not only exorcise evil spirits and pray for blessings, but also enhance people's sense of teamwork and coordination. In the performance of dragon and lion dances, people will also parade in the streets to attract people's attention and create a lively and festive atmosphere for the Spring Festival.

4. New Year's Eve dinner

New Year's Eve is a very interesting old-fashioned game. In this game, participants need to simulate the whole process of preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner and cook dishes quickly within the specified time. The jury will judge the contestants according to their performance and production results, and finally decide who is the best producer of the New Year's Eve dinner.

Step 5 set off firecrackers

Firecrackers can ward off evil spirits and add festive atmosphere. On New Year's Eve, people will light firecrackers together and greet the New Year with fireworks. While setting off firecrackers, people will also wish each other and express their good expectations for the new year.