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| Ancient Chinese New Year Customs |
Chinese New Year's Eve
People clean up their houses and their yards
on Chinese New Year's Eve for good luck. They
also put up a new portrait of the Door God and
a portrait of Zhong Kui(a legendary spirit which
specializes in catching and consuming ghosts,
and glue on spring scrolls or nail up an inscribed
peach wood plaque. They offer sacrifices to
their ancestors, too. When evening comes, they
prepare joss "sticks, fresh flowers and
offerings to welcome divinities. and pray for
a peaceful new year .
The custom of putting up a portrait of the Door
God is practiced in all parts of China during
the New Year celebrations. The portrait is posted
on the door of the main entrance to guard the
house against evil spirits and protect all living
beings in the house. |
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