The customs of Nian are a very important part of Chinese traditional culture. The following are some common customs of Nian:
1. New Year's Eve dinner: On the New Year's Eve, the whole family get together and enjoy a rich New Year's Eve dinner, which symbolizes family reunion and happiness.
2. Paste Spring Festival couplets: Before the New Year's Day or New Year's Eve, people will paste Spring Festival couplets on their doors, which usually contain auspicious words and blessings.
3. Fireworks: On New Year's Eve, people will set off fireworks to drive away evil souls and symbolize the beginning of the new year.
4. New Year greetings: During the Spring Festival, people will greet each other with blessings and red envelopes to express their concern and blessings for each other.
5. Dragon dance and lion dance: During the Spring Festival, people will perform dragon dance and lion dance to drive away evil spirits and diseases and increase the auspicious atmosphere.
6. Lantern Festival: People will enjoy lanterns on the Lantern Festival, among which the most famous ones are Guangdong lanterns and Sichuan lanterns.
7. Ancestor worship: During the Spring Festival, people will worship their ancestors to show their respect and gratitude.
8. Eating Tangyuan: On the Lantern Festival, people will eat Tangyuan, symbolizing reunion and harmony.
These customs are an important part of Chinese traditional culture. They represent people's yearning and praying for family, ancestors, traditional culture and a better future.
