As winter passes by, spring is just around the corner.
Year in, year out.
Based on the movement of the sun and the moon, phenological changes, and the cycle of agricultural production, the Chinese people have developed their own calendar system and formed abundant social practices.
Spring Festival, falling on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar, marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year.
From the 23rd of the 12th month to the 15th of the first month, a variety of activities are carried out to bid farewell to the old year, welcome the spring, pray for good fortune, and celebrate family reunion.
This process of celebration is called "guonian".
As the Spring Festival approaches, the desire for family reunion is shared by all those who are leaving away from home.
They eagerly prepare for their journey back, bringing with them gifts and affection for their loved ones.
From the 23rd day of the 12th month, people start to clean their homes, do shopping, make decorations, and prepare food.
They pay respect to zaowangye, the Heaven and the Earth, and pray for peace and prosperity.
