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What do you buy for the New Year?

You can buy all kinds of new year's goods, such as candy, dried fruits, cakes, incense sticks, firecrackers, couplets, lanterns, red envelopes and so on.

Candy and dried fruit are traditional foods in China during the New Year. They are not only delicious, but also imply sweetness and good luck. Pastry is an exquisite snack, which can be used to entertain guests or to taste by yourself. Incense sticks and firecrackers are traditional offerings to the gods and ancestors, which have the function of praying for blessings and exorcising evil spirits. Couplets and lanterns are essential for decorating homes and welcoming the New Year, which can add festive atmosphere. Red envelopes are gifts for friends and relatives, which means blessing and care.

When buying new year's goods, you can choose according to your own tastes and preferences, and at the same time pay attention to buying goods with good quality and good taste. In addition, we should also pay attention to safety issues, such as firecrackers and other flammable and explosive items should be placed in a safe place to avoid accidents.

The significance of buying new year's goods

1. Inheriting traditional culture: buying new year's goods is an important part of China's traditional culture. By buying new year's goods, people can inherit and carry forward traditional culture and enhance cultural self-confidence.

2. Meet material needs: During the Spring Festival, people need to prepare rich food and gifts to meet the needs of family, relatives and friends. Buying new year's goods can provide all kinds of food and gifts to meet people's material needs.

3. Create a festive atmosphere: buying new year's goods can create a strong festive atmosphere and make people feel the joy and celebration of the Spring Festival. For example, buying couplets, lanterns, firecrackers and other items can decorate the home and increase the festive atmosphere.

4. Promote consumption growth: Buying new year's goods is one of the biggest consumption activities during the Spring Festival. Buying new year's goods can promote consumption growth and economic development.