Chinese New Year Customs in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province

Sacrificial stoves have a long history in China folk customs. In the past, almost every kitchen had a kitchen god. People call this god "Chef Master". According to legend, he was named "Chef King of Nine Days East Chef" by the Jade Emperor, who was in charge of the kitchen fires of various families and was worshipped as the head of the family.

2. Pick up the Jade Emperor

People in China believe that when the Kitchen God goes to heaven, the Jade Emperor will personally descend to the lower world on the 25th of the twelfth lunar month to examine the good and evil in the world and decide the fortune for the coming year. Therefore, every household gives its blessing, which is called "receiving the Jade Emperor".

Step 3 wash fulu

In traditional folk customs, we should concentrate on bathing and washing clothes these two days to get rid of the bad luck of the year and prepare for the Spring Festival next year. There is a saying in Beijing that "twenty-seven washes away the root of the disease, and twenty-eight washes away the mess." Taking a bath on the 26th of the twelfth lunar month is "washing Fulu".

Step 4 stick to the door

As guardians of folk beliefs, people stick idols on doors to drive away evil spirits and ghosts, defend their homes, maintain peace, help public utilities and bring good luck. It is the beloved patron saint of China people. According to traditional customs, every household is busy writing couplets and door gods on the eve of the Spring Festival to pray for the coming year.

5, lucky money

Lucky money is one of the customs of the Spring Festival, which is given by the elders to the younger generation. After dinner in 2008, the elders should distribute the lucky money prepared in advance to the younger generation. It is said that lucky money can kill evil spirits, and the younger generation can spend a year safely with it.