Farewell To The Old And Welcome The New, Building The Future Together
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New Year's Day, also known as January 1st in the Gregorian calendar, is commonly known as the "New Year" in most countries around the world. Yuan is called "beginning", and the beginning of any number is called "yuan"; Dan, also known as "day"; "New Year's Day" means "the day of the beginning". New Year's Day usually refers to the first day of the first month in the calendar. In China, it is listed as a statutory holiday and becomes a national holiday, with a three-day holiday. Our (Feistel) holiday this year is from December 30th, 2023 (Saturday) to January 1st, 2024 (Monday).
On New Year's Eve, major cities will hold grand New Year's Eve parties. This event is full of elements of celebration such as laughter, singing and dancing, and fireworks, representing the end of the year and the beginning of the new year. People release themselves at the party to welcome the arrival of the new year. This kind of carnival celebration showcases the enthusiastic, open-minded, and optimistic spirit of the Chinese people.
New Year's Day is the beginning of a new year, and people will pray for blessings on this day. Go to temples, churches, or other religious places to pray for a safe, happy, and smooth new year. This reflects the beliefs and aspirations for a better life in traditional Chinese culture.
Some families will go to ancestral graves or ancestral halls on New Year's Day to pay respects to their ancestors. This is a tribute to our ancestors and a continuation of traditional family culture, as well as an expression of gratitude towards our ancestors.
Chinese people like to gather for meals during festivals, and New Year's Day is no exception. Family reunion, gathering of friends and family, sharing delicious food together, and bringing each other closer together. This represents the values of family, friendship, and harmony in traditional Chinese culture.
Some people also choose to climb high and enjoy outdoor activities during New Year's Day, in order to look forward to the beautiful prospects of the new year.
New Year's Day, as an important festival in China and globally, integrates multiple values from traditional Chinese culture, including religious beliefs, family, friendship, health, and art. People welcome the arrival of the New Year by holding celebrations, praying for blessings, paying respects to ancestors, having meals together, and climbing high. This festival not only represents the Chinese people's wishes for the New Year, but also reflects the rich and colorful, harmonious and symbiotic attitude towards life in traditional Chinese culture.
