"Shounian" has two meanings, do you know?

There are two meanings of observing the old age: first, the old man's observing the old age means "resigning from the old", which means cherishing time; The other is that young people keep watch for their parents and elders and prolong their lives; The "longevity" of observing the old year means nostalgia for the past old year and hope for the coming new year.

The custom of observing age

Lighting for one year: On New Year's Eve, all houses are lit with candles, which is called lighting for one year.

Keeping the old and stepping on the old: stick sesame stalks in the shape of gold ingots with yellow paper rolls and store them in a bundle, which is called "cornucopia". Then the whole family crushed it with their feet to make "old" and "broken" homophonic, and borrowed the auspicious meaning of sesame blossom to wish the family prosperity and express their wishes and prayers for the new year.

Entertainment for the elderly: In ancient times, on New Year's Eve, families got together, ate New Year's Eve, and talked. Some vulgar families push pai gow, roll dice, bet on horses, play mahjong and so on. In modern China, people are more likely to watch TV programs together as a family, such as the Spring Festival Gala, waiting for the arrival of the New Year.