What is the custom of observing age?

Keeping the age is one of the important customs in China traditional culture, especially during the Spring Festival. It means that on New Year's Eve, families get together to keep vigil until midnight to welcome the new year. The custom of observing the age has a long history and rich cultural connotation.

During the mourning period, people will put up Spring Festival couplets, hang lanterns and set off firecrackers to drive away evil souls and welcome the good luck in the new year. Besides, there are various delicious foods on the table, such as jiaozi and glutinous rice balls, which symbolize reunion and happiness. Families sit around and congratulate each other to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

The following is a picture, showing the traditional age-keeping scene:

As you can see in this picture, the family is sitting together, and festive red lanterns and Spring Festival couplets are decorated in the room, giving people a warm feeling of reunion. Everyone is chatting happily, sharing delicious food and spending New Year's Eve together.

The custom of observing the old age reflects China people's earnest expectation and blessing for the New Year, and also inherits the important values of family reunion and harmony. No matter where you are, people will try their best to go home and spend this special moment with their families.

In a word, the custom of observing age is a major feature of China culture, which not only makes people feel affectionate and warm, but also represents good wishes and expectations for the new year. Let's immerse ourselves in this traditional custom and feel the joy and peace of the New Year.