Introduction of Chinese New Year Lantern Customs

1. Chinese New Year lanterns can set off the atmosphere of the New Year and add a festive flavor. Because red lanterns not only symbolize family reunion, prosperity and prosperity, but also symbolize happiness, brightness, vitality, perfection and wealth.

2. Lanterns have a long history. According to Wei Cuncheng, a famous archaeologist in China, lanterns in China are the earliest portable lighting tools invented in the world. The word "East" in Oracle Bone Inscriptions may be a description of the original lantern image. "Southern History" records the sentence "hanging Ge lanterns on the wall". Ge is a coarse white cloth made of hemp, and lanterns made of it may be the primitive prototype of gauze lanterns. However, red lanterns flourished after the founding of New China. After years of development, they have become festive lanterns for today's festivals.

3. As a traditional folk handicraft, red lanterns are still circulating in China. In the long history of the Chinese nation, it plays an irreplaceable role. It symbolizes the splendid culture of the Chinese nation and is a part of the intangible cultural heritage.

4. Every New Year, a red lantern should be hung in the door or house. Red lanterns are lit and hung in doorways or houses on New Year's Eve, which not only illuminates the night but also illuminates the peace and happiness of the whole family. This is a custom for many years, and it is also a childlike interest in childhood.