What is the significance of keeping watch over the new year What is the significance of keeping watch over the new year?

1. Watching the New Year is one of the Chinese folk New Year activities. It is mainly characterized by the lighting of lamps and candles in all houses and the gathering of the whole family to welcome the new year. It is meant to symbolize the expulsion of all evil plagues and to look forward to a new year of good luck

2. In ancient times, the vigil had two meanings. The elders' vigil meant to "bid farewell to the old year", meaning to cherish time; the young people's vigil was to prolong the life of their parents. Since the Han Dynasty, on the night of New Year's Eve, men, women, and children of all ages have to light lamps and gather together to celebrate the New Year together

3. Today, year-end vigil is still a popular custom. At the beginning of the New Year, men and women, young and old, all dressed in festive costumes, first to the elders of the family to pay tribute to the New Year, and then visit friends and relatives to congratulate each other. At this time of the year, the land of China shines brightly and people are immersed in a festive atmosphere of joy, harmony and civilization