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Why should firecrackers be set off during the Spring Festival? The origin of setting off firecracker

Why should fireworks be set off in the Spring Festival? Many people set off fireworks in the Spring Festival, in fact, to have a lively atmosphere, especially children like to set off firecrackers, so that they can feel a strong atmosphere for the new year, so why should fireworks be set off in the Spring Festival?

Why do you put fireworks and firecrackers on the Spring Festival

1. firecrackers

Firecrackers are common things in the new year, mainly because the sound of firecrackers is more festive, but also to have a good omen. It is said that in ancient times, there was a ferocious monster called "Nian". It was in the deep sea all the year round, but at the turn of the old and the new, it came out to trample on the strong crops, hurt people and animals, and the people cried bitterly. At the end of each year, people stick red couplets, set off firecrackers and hang red lights at the door of their homes. They burn firewood and gather fire in the yard, chop vegetables and meat with a kitchen knife and make a sound. So we all have to set off firecrackers for the new year.

2. fireworks

The origin of firecrackers is similar to that of firecrackers, mainly to drive away the monsters in ancient times, but there is another saying that it is to bring a lot of lively atmosphere to the Spring Festival. Originally, firecrackers, like spring couplets and peach charms, were used to dispel ghosts and monsters. Later, it gradually evolved into the main is to increase the festivity, create a festival atmosphere, and place people's expectations for a better life.

In order to welcome the coming of the new year, many people also place new wishes in the new year, and also to have a good omen in the new year. Around the blazing fire, the children set off firecrackers and danced happily. At this time, there were bright lights in the house, brilliant sparks in front of the court, and thunderous sounds outside the house, which pushed the lively atmosphere of new year's Eve to the climax. This sound of firecrackers is a good wish of the working people of Han nationality to get rid of evils, avoid disasters and pray for blessings.