What do you mean by posting birthday messages on the door?

It is an ancient tradition to put birthdates on the door. Most people stick them on doors as paper-cut patterns, hoping to bring health, longevity and happiness to families and individuals. Posting the word "Shou" has been circulating for a long time in China ancient traditional folk culture. Whenever there is an old man's birthday at home, relatives and friends will send a big red letter with the words "Shou", hoping to bless the old man. This custom has been passed down to this day.

The word longevity means good luck and longevity. In ancient China, people thought that families with longevity letters would be blessed by the gods, so that all members of the family could live a long and healthy life. Sometimes, people will stick peach blossom patterns, blessings or other auspicious patterns beside birthdates to increase auspiciousness and happiness, which can bring good luck and positive energy to everyone who lives in the house.

In many fields of China traditional culture, red has a very special significance. It is also meaningful to paste the birthday words in red. Red is auspicious, representing vitality and prosperity. In ancient times, red was a symbol of glory and wealth, so people tended to show it on some important occasions, such as weddings and festivals, to celebrate. Therefore, when posting birthdates on the door, red will also be used to express the good wishes of happiness and longevity.