1. Sweeping dust
Folk proverb says: On the twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month, dust and sweep the house. In the north, it is called sweeping the house, and in the south, it is called dusting. Indoors and outdoors, and behind the house, thorough cleaning is required. Cleaning, washing clothes and utensils, and welcoming the new year cleanly. In rural areas, farmers have many houses with many doors. In addition to pasting Spring Festival couplets, two sugar cane plants with red paper circles on both sides of the door are also placed. It's called "menzhu", and the dialect "zhu" and "jia" are similar sounds, which means entering a good state.
2. Dragon dance
There are many New Year celebrations in Xiangtan area. The custom is ancient and simple. From the first to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, dragon lanterns can be seen everywhere, whether in rural areas or towns. The dragon lanterns must first be "received" by sending invitations to everyone. They go into the house one by one to perform the dragon lantern dance to express their congratulations. After catching up with the dragon, the dragon dances and dances, making it look like it is flying in the clouds and mist.
3 , Worshiping Ancestors
In many areas in the South, people worship their ancestors first during the New Year to express respect for their ancestors and hope that their ancestors can bless their families with good health and prosperity in the new year.
4. Fishing for Yusheng
When fishing for Yusheng, many people often gather around the place and pour the fish, ingredients and sauce into a large plate. Everyone stands up, waves their chopsticks, and pours the fish into the dish. While fishing, he kept shouting: "Bao!" Get it! Send it! ", fishing higher and higher to show that you are rising step by step.