What is the tradition of Spring Festival in China?

The Spring Festival in China is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, and it is also celebrated by Chinese all over the world. The following is an answer to the tradition, origin, allusions, implications, celebration methods and related expansion of the Spring Festival in China.

Tradition:

The Spring Festival in China, also known as the Lunar New Year or the first day of the first month, is the beginning of the lunar calendar in China, and is usually celebrated on February 1 to 2 1 to 20 on the Gregorian calendar. Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China, and it is also a time for family reunion, ancestor worship, blessing, saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new. During the Spring Festival, people will hold a series of celebrations, such as putting up Spring Festival couplets, stick grilles, setting off firecrackers and dancing dragons and lions.

Origin:

The origin of the Spring Festival can be traced back to the ancient sacrificial activities in China. According to legend, there was a monster named Nian in ancient China. At the end of each year, it will come out to eat people. Later, it was found that Nian beast was afraid of red, fire and noise, so he put up red paper, lit a torch and set off firecrackers on New Year's Eve to drive Nian beast away. These customs gradually evolved into a modern way to celebrate the Spring Festival.

Allusions:

China has many allusions related to the Spring Festival. One of the most famous is the story about the monster Nian. In addition, there is a legend that the "Nian" monster was conquered by the gods and defeated by a hero named "Ji Nian". These allusions reflect people's desire to resist evil and welcome the New Year.

Moral:

Spring Festival means to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, and to pray for our ancestors. Saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new is to bid farewell to the hardships of the past and welcome the hopes and opportunities of the new year. Praying for ancestors is a way for people to express their respect and gratitude to their ancestors, and it is also a way to hope that ancestors can protect their families' safety, health and happiness.

Celebration method:

There are many ways to celebrate the Spring Festival in China. In addition to traditional customs such as posting Spring Festival couplets, stick grilles, setting off firecrackers and dancing dragons and lions, people also hold family dinners, exchange red envelopes, watch Spring Festival Gala and pay New Year greetings. In addition, there are some special customs during the Spring Festival, such as the ice lantern exhibition in the north and the flower market in the south, which are all designed to add festive atmosphere to the festival.

Related extensions:

Besides Chinese mainland, the Spring Festival is also a traditional festival in many East Asian countries and regions, such as Hongkong, Taiwan Province Province, Singapore, Malaysia and other Chinese communities will also celebrate the Spring Festival. Globally, the Spring Festival has gradually become a popular cultural festival, attracting more and more foreigners to experience China's traditional culture and celebration methods.

Summary:

China Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, with a long history and rich cultural connotations. It means to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, and to pray for our ancestors. Through a series of celebrations and customs, people expressed their farewell to the past and expectations for the future. The Spring Festival is not only a time for China people to get together, but also an important window to show the traditional culture of China.