The representative of New Year's Day in China traditional culture

New Year's Day is an important festival in China traditional culture, which has rich symbolic significance. It represents exorcism, blessing and good luck, family reunion, blessing and good luck, and the beginning and hope of a new year.

I. Introduction to New Year's Day

New Year's Day, namely 1 on the Gregorian calendar, is commonly known as "Chinese New Year" in most countries in the world. Yuan means "start", and the beginning of each number is called "yuan"; Dan means "day"; New Year's Day means "the first day". "New Year's Day" usually refers to the first day of the first month in the calendar.

In China, the word "Chinese New Year" has existed since ancient times, and it was first seen in the Book of Jin in literary works. The "New Year's Day" in the history of China refers to the "first day of the first month". The calculation method of the "first month" before the period of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty was very inconsistent, and the dates of New Year's Day (the first day of the first month) in previous dynasties were also inconsistent.

Second, the origin of New Year's Day

Ancient New Year's Day:

According to legend, the concept of New Year's Day can be traced back to Zhuan Xu during the period of Three Emperors and Five Emperors, when it referred to the Lunar New Year, that is, the first day of the first month. This date is regarded as a new beginning, which is related to the sunrise at the beginning of a year, because Yuan means "start" or "priority" and Dan means "day" or "morning". This custom has lasted for thousands of years in the history of China.

Modern New Year's Day:

/kloc-since the end of 0/9, with the spread of western learning and the promotion of the new culture movement, the traditional concept of Chinese New Year has changed. 19 12, the government of the Republic of China announced the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, and named the Gregorian calendar 65438+1 October1as "New Year" instead of the name of the Lunar New Year.

Modern New Year's Day:

In the contemporary context, New Year's Day refers to the first day of the Gregorian calendar year, that is, 65438+ 10/. This day is widely regarded as the beginning of a new year, although it is not a traditional New Year in China. Starting from 1949, China officially defined New Year's Day as Gregorian calendar 65438+ 10/,but some traditional customs and celebrations were retained during the Lunar New Year.

Custom of new year's day

1, set off firecrackers

Setting off firecrackers is a custom on New Year's Day, in order to drive away young animals and protect family safety. While setting off firecrackers, people will also set off firecrackers indoors or outdoors to set off the festive atmosphere of the New Year.

2. Post Spring Festival couplets

Sticking Spring Festival couplets is a custom in the New Year and one of the treasures of China traditional culture. Sticking Spring Festival couplets usually writes auspicious sentences on red paper to express good wishes for the new year.

3. Bao jiaozi

Bao jiaozi is an important custom on New Year's Day. Eating jiaozi symbolizes making money in the new year. At the same time, Bao jiaozi is also a symbol of reunion, where families get together to enjoy the festive atmosphere.

4. Happy New Year

Paying New Year greetings is an important custom in the New Year. People personally visit relatives and friends and give gifts to express their wishes and good expectations for the New Year. The custom of welcoming the New Year reflects people's expectation for the New Year and yearning for a better life.