In the Year of the Animal, you should wear red clothes to ward off evil spirits. From which dynasty did this statement come down?

Wearing red in the animal year originated from the worship of red in Chinese culture, and people all think that red can ward off evil spirits. This concept exists in primitive society. Red symbolizes the sun and is also the color of blood and fire. With the changes of the times, this idea has not changed. Put up red couplets for the New Year, wear red wedding clothes, wear red hijab and light red candles when getting married.

The ancients believed in the legend of ghosts and gods, and the patron saint of the Chinese zodiac would repay his kindness to heaven every animal year. At this time, people will lack the protection of the patron saint of the zodiac, and monsters will take advantage of it. People hear that red can ward off evil spirits, so they wear red clothes. With the development of society, the color people choose for clothes and belts is no longer suitable for red, so they have evolved into wearing red socks or red underwear.

The Chinese nation generally believes that the animal year is a hurdle, and this year's fortune will get worse, problems will often occur, and even disasters will occur. And red is the auspicious color of China. The ancients believed that red can eliminate disasters and ward off evil spirits, and provide protection for people in this animal year. Over time, there is a custom of wearing red in the animal year.

There is no scientific basis for saying that the animal year is not an unlucky year. The ancients believed that the trend of the animal year would have two extremes, either getting better or getting worse. In fact, many people's birth year is also dull, so the saying of birth year is just a general rumor.

China people have a special affection for red, and think that red represents auspiciousness and happiness. The saying that red is used to ward off evil spirits in the animal year is getting wider and wider. Although this habit is gradually disappearing, the animal year is related to everyone's interests, and some people continue to follow this tradition.