What are the customs of the New Year and what are the dregs?

New Year's Eve is one of the most important traditional festivals of the Chinese people and has many distinctive customs. These include putting up spring couplets, sweeping dust, eating New Year's Eve dinner, making dumplings, setting off firecrackers and so on. However, there are also some customs that are considered bad.

First of all, burning paper money is considered a traditional New Year's custom, which is believed to honor one's ancestors and bless one's fortune. However, more and more people are choosing to show their respect in other ways instead, as environmental awareness has risen and burning bags of paper money has the potential to pollute the environment.

Secondly, gambling during the New Year is also an activity that is engaged in by many people. Although it is enjoyable to have fun with friends and family during the New Year, gambling can lead to addiction and family financial problems. Therefore, it is advisable to be rational about this custom.

Lastly, setting off firecrackers is one of the traditions during Chinese New Year, and it is believed that they can drive away evil spirits. However, with urbanization, firecrackers can cause problems such as fires and air pollution, so more and more cities have banned them.

Although there are some customs of Chinese New Year that are considered bad, we can gradually improve and develop these traditions. At the same time, it is also important to protect the environment and focus on safety while enjoying New Year's Eve customs.