As the beginning of the celebration of the New Year, New Year’s Day has a wealth of celebration methods and customs, which are not only reflected in China, but also around the world.

Traditional custom

1. Setting off fireworks and firecrackers: In rural areas, every household will set off fireworks and firecrackers during New Year’s Day to drive away evil spirits and welcome the New Year.
2. Gods: Before celebrating the New Year’s Day, people will carry out ceremonies to worship various gods and express good wishes for the New Year.
3. Family Dinner: After the worship, the family will get together to have dinner and share the happiness of the family.
4. Food customs: The ancient Chinese New Year’s Day diet is very rich, including pepper Baijiu, peach soup, Tu Su wine, glue tooth and five Xinyuan, etc., these food and drink each has its special meaning.

Modern custom

1. Group celebrations: In modern China, common celebrations during the New Year’s Day include New Year’s Day parties, hanging banners to celebrate New Year’s Day, holding collective activities, etc.
2. Watch New Year’s Day Party program: Every year, local TV stations will hold New Year’s Day party, which has become one of the ways for many people to celebrate New Year’s Day.
3. Travel and party: In recent years, more and more people choose to travel or get together with friends during the New Year’s Day to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

New Year’s Day customs in other parts of the world

1. Japan: In Japan, New Year’s Day is called “January”, and people will hang door pines and notes in their homes to welcome the arrival of the New Year spirits. In addition, eating rice cake soup (mixed cooking) is also an important custom of Japanese New Year’s Day.
2. United States: In the United States, the New Year’s Eve countdown in New York’s Times Square is one of the most famous New Year’s Day celebrations. Millions of spectators gather to await the arrival of the New Year while enjoying wonderful performances and fireworks shows.
3. United Kingdom: In some parts of the United Kingdom, there is a tradition of “first foot”, that is, the first person to enter the house on New Year’s morning is believed to affect the whole family’s New Year’s fortune. Usually, the person brings small gifts to symbolize good luck.

Conclusion

As a global festival, the New Year’s Day is celebrated in a variety of ways and customs, including both traditional cultural elements and modern lifestyles. Whether through family gatherings, watching parties, or participating in various celebrations, New Year’s Day provides a wonderful time for people to celebrate the New Year.

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