The Spring Festival originated from the large-scale sacrificial activities at the end of Shang Dynasty. This was the most lively and grand traditional festival in ancient China at that time. Some people say that there were similar activities in the Spring Festival during the Yao and Shun period, but they did not form a scale.
There were firecrackers in Wei and Jin Dynasties. Of course, this is completely different from modern firecrackers. It's just a form of congratulations on burning bamboo. Of course, there is also a fairy tale about setting off firecrackers.
There were firecrackers in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, which were completely different from modern firecrackers. It's just the crackle of bamboo burning. Of course, there is a myth about setting off firecrackers.
A long time ago, in the sea, there lived a very terrible monster called Nian. Every year on New Year's Eve, people come out to eat people or poultry and livestock, which makes people miserable. People are very afraid of him. The day before New Year's Eve, an old beggar came to an old lady's house and begged her.
A long time ago, in the sea, there lived a very terrible monster named "Nian". Every year on New Year's Eve, people go out to eat people or poultry and livestock, which makes people fall into extreme poverty. People are afraid of him. The day before New Year's Eve, an old beggar came to an old lady's house and asked her for money.
The old lady kindly offered him a bowl of rice and said sadly, "Alas! Tomorrow is coming, and we will definitely not live! " The old beggar shook his head, looked at the old lady's red dress and said, "Nian is afraid of red and firecrackers. Tomorrow, you put on red clothes and put red Spring Festival couplets on your door. When the year is over, set off firecrackers to avoid disaster. "
The old lady kindly offered him a bowl of rice and said sadly, "Alas! Tomorrow is coming, and we certainly can't live! " The old beggar shook his head, looked at the old lady's red dress and said, "Nian is afraid of the sound of red and firecrackers. Tomorrow you will wear red clothes and put red couplets on your front door.
The next day, Nian came, and everyone set off firecrackers together. The sound of firecrackers scared Nian away. Since then, people will set off firecrackers on New Year's Eve every year and never come again. Nowadays, people set off firecrackers to ward off evil spirits, auspiciousness, peace, celebration and make money.
The next day, when it comes, we will set off firecrackers together, and the sound of firecrackers scares away Nian. Since then, people have set off firecrackers every New Year's Eve. Nowadays, people set off firecrackers to ward off evil spirits, good luck, peace, happiness and good luck.