元旦期间有哪些传统习俗或传统文化?

Answer:

Traditional customs and traditions during New Year's in China:

• Fireworks display: The most iconic tradition is the spectacular fireworks display that illuminates the sky on New Year's Eve.
• Gongxi (Chinese New Year's bell): People ring gongs and bells at midnight to usher in the new year.
• Red envelopes: Red envelopes filled with money or lucky items are exchanged between friends and family.
• Family reunion: People gather together to celebrate the New Year together.
• Lucky foods: Eating auspicious foods, such as dumplings, noodles, and fish, is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
• Visit the temple: Visiting temples to pray for good health and prosperity.
• Clean house: Cleaning the house thoroughly before the New Year to sweep away bad luck.
• Sweep away the old year: On the eve of New Year's Day, people sweep away the old year with a broom to symbolize sweeping away bad luck.
• Lucky numbers: The number 2023 is considered lucky in Chinese culture.
• Red envelopes for good luck: Red envelopes are exchanged with friends and family to bring good luck and prosperity.