What are the origins and customs of New Year's Eve?

1 As the last festival in a year, New Year's Eve originated from the custom of offering sacrifices to ancestors at the end of ancient times, and the day after the end of the year is a traditional festival of offering sacrifices to ancestors. The ancient book says: "Heaven and earth are the foundation of life; Ancestors are the foundation of class. " It means that heaven and earth are the foundation of life, ancestors are the foundation of our human beings, and ancestor worship is the custom of inheriting filial piety.

2. Since ancient times, on New Year's Eve, there have been customs such as worshipping ancestors, observing the old age, having a reunion dinner, posting New Year's greetings and hanging lanterns. It has been circulating for a long time. Influenced by Chinese culture, New Year's Eve is also a traditional festival for overseas Chinese in countries with Chinese cultural circles and around the world.

3. In 2007, according to national holidays and anniversaries, New Year's Eve officially became a legal holiday in China. In 20 14, New Year's Eve was adjusted according to the State Council's decision to amend national legal holidays and anniversaries, and it was no longer a legal holiday in China.