Spring Festival Customs in Brief

Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the first day of the first lunar month. It has a rich history and various customs:
1. **Dragon Dance**: This dance is performed to bring good luck and驱除邪恶, representing the dragon, a symbol of power and prosperity.
2. **Fireworks and Firecrackers**: They are set off to ward off evil spirits and bring in good fortune.
3. **Red Decorations**: Red is a color of happiness and good fortune, so homes are adorned with red lanterns, couplets, and paper cuttings.
4. **Family Reunion**: The most important custom is family gathering to celebrate together, usually on the New Year's Eve.
5. **Paying Respect to Ancestors**: Offering food and paper offerings to ancestors in hope of their blessing for the coming year.
6. **Gift-giving**: Children receive red envelopes containing money from older relatives as a sign of luck and prosperity.
The origins of these customs can be traced back to ancient Chinese practices and beliefs, with various meanings and symbolism:
- **Red**: Symbolizes good fortune and happiness.
- **Fireworks**: Represent the explosion of good fortune.
- **Dragon Dance**: A representation of power, wealth, and luck.
- **Family Reunion**: Fosters unity and reinforces familial ties.
- **Ancestor Worship**: Showcases respect for the family's past and seeks ancestors' guidance.
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