Why do you put up couplets every Spring Festival?

Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, and it is also a time for family reunion and celebration. In this festival, every household will put up a couplet. Why?

In fact, the custom of pasting couplets can be traced back to ancient times. In ancient times, people thought Nian was a fierce beast. Whenever the Spring Festival comes, it will come out and hurt people. In order to drive it away, people will hang red paper on the door and write auspicious words, hoping to scare away Nian beast and protect the safety of the whole family.

With the passage of time, the custom of posting couplets has gradually evolved into a cultural activity. On the Spring Festival couplets, people express their good wishes for the new year with exquisite paper and meticulous brushwork. These couplets are not only a blessing, but also an artistic expression, showing the wisdom and cultural heritage of China people.

Therefore, pasting couplets is not only a custom, but also a manifestation of traditional culture. At this special moment of the Spring Festival, let's put up couplets together and send the most sincere wishes to our family and friends!