The customs of the Spring Festival
The customs of the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, are rich and diverse. Here are some of the most notable customs:
1. **Spring Festival Eve (Chuxi)**: It's the most important day of the Chinese New Year. Families gather to have a big dinner together, known as the Reunion Dinner.
2. **Fireworks and Firecrackers**: They are set off to ward off evil spirits and attract good luck.
3. **Red Decorations**: Red is the color of happiness and good fortune. Homes are decorated with red lanterns, couplets, and paper cuttings.
4. **New Year'sGreetings**: People exchange New Year greetings like "Gong Xi Fa Cai" (Wishing you a prosperous New Year) and "Xin Nian Kuai Le" (Happy New Year).
5. **Paying Respect to Ancestors**: Families visit graves to pay their respects and offer food, tea, and incense.
6. **New Year's Clothes**: It is customary to wear new clothes on New Year's Day to symbolize a fresh start.
7. **Dumplings**: Eating dumplings is a traditional food during the Spring Festival, as they symbolize wealth and prosperity due to their shape resembling ancient Chinese money.
8. **Longevity Noodles**: Eating long noodles on New Year's Day is believed to bring longevity.
9. **Gifts**: Giving red envelopes (hongbao) containing money is a common practice, especially among children.
10. **Dragon and Lion Dances**: These traditional performances are meant to bring good luck and fortune to the community.
11. **Folk Games**: Various folk games are played to entertain and bring joy to the family and guests.
12. **Temple Fairs**: Large-scale temple fairs are held in many cities, offering traditional foods, crafts, and performances.
These customs vary slightly from region to region, but they all contribute to the vibrant and festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival.
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