The moral of traditional festivals

Every festival has its own unique moral and cultural connotation.

Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China, symbolizing reunion, harmony and happiness. In this festival, no matter where people are, they will try to go home to reunite with their families and celebrate the festival. The moral of the Spring Festival also includes saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, good luck, prosperity and so on. People express their good wishes for the New Year by posting Spring Festival couplets, setting off firecrackers and paying New Year greetings.

The Lantern Festival is after the Spring Festival, which means the continuation of the Spring Festival and the continuation of the festive atmosphere. On this day, people will light colored lights to celebrate, symbolizing light and hope.

Tomb-Sweeping Day is a festival in memory of ancestors and the dead. On this day, people pay homage to their ancestors and express their respect and nostalgia for their loved ones. It also means the continuation of life and the prosperity of the family.

The Dragon Boat Festival was originally set up to commemorate the national poet Qu Yuan, and now it has become a comprehensive festival integrating blessing, exorcism, celebration and food. People will pack jiaozi and race dragon boats on this day, which means praying for peace, avoiding evil and disasters, and uniting and cooperating.

Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes reunion and harvest. On this festival, when the moon is full, people will enjoy the moon, eat moon cakes, reunite with their families and celebrate the festival. The implication of Mid-Autumn Festival also includes longing for a better life and expectation for the future.