What are the customs of Yancheng?

1. The traditional festivals in China are mainly Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival; Followed by Qingming (commonly known as "Ghost Festival"), July and a half, winter solstice, New Year's Eve; There are Yuanxiao, Qiao Qi, Chongyang and Laba. Seasonal solar terms include Long Summer, beginning of autumn and Solstice. Custom festivals are February 2, June 6 and October. The above four seasons and eight festivals are collectively called "festivals" in China, but the specific "passing method" of each festival varies from place to place. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, with the improvement of people's cultural literacy and the enrichment of material and spiritual life, the custom of four seasons and eight festivals was changed, and the color of feudal superstition was gradually diluted. At present, people pay attention to new festivals, such as New Year's Day, March 8th Women's Day, May 1st Labor Day, May 4th Youth Day, Children's Day, August 1st Army Day, Teacher's Day and National Day, and some festivals are generally held.

2. Before the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), the etiquette and customs in China were complicated and changeable with the disparity between the rich and the poor and the status difference. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, with the progress of society, the red tape of childbearing and longevity extension has become increasingly simple, the superstitious color of weddings and funerals has faded, and interpersonal communication and social appellation have become sincere and generous. Generally speaking, folk etiquette and customs have gradually evolved and become civilized.