How did the custom of posting Spring Festival couplets come from?

Sticking Spring Festival couplets is an important custom in China traditional culture, which originated from ancient sacrificial activities. According to legend, people in ancient China believed that evil spirits and plagues would appear at the end of the year, so they put red paper on the gate and wrote down their blessings to drive away evil spirits and protect their families from diseases.

Spring Festival couplets are usually composed of two couplets, which are pasted on both sides of the gate. Each couplet consists of seven words, symbolizing seven auspicious meanings such as happiness, longevity, happiness and wealth. The content of Spring Festival couplets is usually to wish the family health, happiness, wealth and peace.

Sticking Spring Festival couplets not only brings auspicious and beautiful wishes to people, but also has decorative function. People will choose art red paper and ink to write Spring Festival couplets, making it a unique art form. The fonts on Spring Festival couplets are usually regular script or running script, and some will add some patterns and decorations to make them more beautiful.

The custom of pasting Spring Festival couplets has continued to this day and has become one of the important traditions for China people to celebrate the Spring Festival. Before the arrival of the Spring Festival, people will be busy preparing Spring Festival couplets, choosing appropriate content and paper, and writing their own wishes. After posting Spring Festival couplets, people believe that those beautiful words can bring good luck and auspiciousness.

In short, the custom of posting Spring Festival couplets has a long history. It is not only a way to pray and protect the family, but also a carrier of art form and cultural heritage. Whether it is the process of posting Spring Festival couplets or the final effect, people feel a strong festive atmosphere and festive atmosphere. Let's welcome the New Year together, put up Spring Festival couplets and pray for happiness and success in the coming year!