Types of firecrackers

There are two kinds of firecrackers: kicking with two feet, hemp seeds, earth red, throwing firecrackers and small fireworks. Firecrackers have different names in different historical periods, from firecrackers, blasting poles, firecrackers, weaving guns to firecrackers. Since modern times, people in China have set off firecrackers on almost traditional festivals, weddings, celebrations, temple fairs and other occasions, especially during the Spring Festival, the use of firecrackers exceeds half of the annual consumption.

The origin of firecrackers has a history of more than 2000 years. When there was no gunpowder and paper, ancient people burned bamboo to make it burst and make a sound, so as to drive away the plague. Although this is a folklore, it reflects the ancient China people's longing for Aetna.

Whether it's Chinese New Year, marriage, promotion, building completion, store opening, etc. People are used to setting off firecrackers to celebrate. Even in many places, old people will set off firecrackers when they die, but not to celebrate. Different customs in different places have different purposes of setting off firecrackers, but most of them are for celebration.