The implication of cutting clothes with a knife

The moral of cutting clothes is to break the old and welcome the new, which means that the old will not go and the new will not come, and it means to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new.

During the Spring Festival, some people will choose to cut clothes on the first day of the new year, which means breaking the old and welcoming the new, getting rid of the bad luck and troubles of the old year and welcoming the good luck and happiness of the new year. The origin of this custom can be traced back to ancient times, when people thought that wearing new clothes on the first day of the new year could bring good luck and happiness.

And if the clothes are worn out, it will be considered as an ominous sign. Therefore, some people will choose to cut old clothes to get rid of the bad luck and troubles of the old year, and also have the intention to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. Besides the Spring Festival, some places and ethnic groups have similar customs. For example, in some areas of the Han nationality, there is a custom of "playing spring", that is, cutting out some patterns with colored paper on the first day of the new year and then sticking them on the windows to symbolize the arrival of the new year.

More new year customs

1, paste couplets to pray: Before the Spring Festival, people will paste couplets at home to pray for good luck in the new year. The content of couplets is usually related to auspiciousness, blessing and celebration, while the word "fu" stands for happiness and good luck.

2, Shounian: On New Year's Eve, the family will sit together and wait for the arrival of the New Year. In the process of waiting, people will chat, watch TV or play cards until the midnight bell rings and everyone will celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

3. Fireworks and firecrackers: On New Year's Eve, people will set off fireworks and firecrackers to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. The sound and light of fireworks can drive away bad luck and bad things and bring good luck and happiness.