Is New Year's Day a good day?
The origin of New Year's Day can be traced back to Zhuan Xu, one of the prehistoric three emperors and five emperors. According to legend, Zhuan Xu takes the first month as the element, that is, the first day of the first lunar month is designated as "New Year's Day" or "Jacky" every year. This legend has a history of more than five thousand years. Since then, different dynasties have different opinions on the specific date of New Year's Day, and Yin Shang established the first day of1February every year as New Year's Day.
The first day of November is the New Year's Day of the Zhou Dynasty, and the first day of October is the New Year's Day after the establishment of the Qin Dynasty. In the first year of Emperor Taizu of Han Dynasty (BC 104), the famous historian Sima Qian initiated the "taichu calendar", with the first day of the first month of the first month as New Year's Day. This method has returned to the original provisions of Xia (the earliest existing almanac recording farming in China), so it is also called "Li Xia".
Customs of New Year's Day:
1, Bao Jiaozi
Bao jiaozi is an important custom on New Year's Day. Eating jiaozi symbolizes making money in the new year. At the same time, Bao jiaozi is also a symbol of reunion, where families get together to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Bao jiaozi is not only a delicious food, but also an expression of emotion, love and warmth among family members. This custom makes people full of hope and expectation for the new year.
2, lion dance
Lion dance is a traditional folk performing art in China, and its purpose is to ward off evil spirits. During the Spring Festival, the lion dances with gongs and drums, bringing auspicious and joyful atmosphere. Lion dance is one of the traditional customs of China people's festive festivals, and it is also an important way to add festive atmosphere.
Step 3 clean the dust
Sweeping dust is one of the oldest customs on New Year's Day, which embodies people's desire to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. On New Year's Eve, people should clean the environment, clean electrical appliances and take down curtains and quilts, so as to be full of good luck in the new year. Dust removal is also to welcome the New Year and bring people a new beginning and good luck.