1, festive atmosphere: the sound of firecrackers can create a festive and lively atmosphere, symbolizing the arrival of the New Year and a happy celebration. This kind of voice has become an indispensable part of the Spring Festival celebrations.
2. Traditional custom: Setting off firecrackers is one of the ancient Spring Festival customs in China, which has been circulating for thousands of years. This custom, together with other activities during the Spring Festival, such as posting Spring Festival couplets, paying New Year's greetings and eating New Year's Eve dinner, constitute an important part of China's New Year culture.
3. Symbolic significance: The raw materials of firecrackers: paper and gunpowder have special symbolic significance in China culture. Paper represents wealth and prosperity, while gunpowder symbolizes vitality and energy. Therefore, setting off firecrackers is regarded as a way to convey good wishes and blessings.