Last 1 day in 2023

On the last day of 2023, people greeted the New Year with enthusiasm and expectation. On this day, cities all over the world are immersed in the festive atmosphere, fireworks bloom brilliantly, and music greets the New Year bell cheerfully.

The copywriting released by "New Year's Eve" on social media platforms has been favored by many people in recent years. Among them, most people tend to borrow or use ancient poems to express their wishes with beautiful poems, which has become a kind of "unique romance in China". At the moment of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year, there are endless New Year's activities in various places. But the ancient New Year's Eve dinner is unique in style and full of charm.

The word "New Year's Day" originated from Song of Elegant Music written by Liang in the Southern Dynasties: "Four Qi New Year's Day, long life at the beginning of this year." However, the New Year's Day dates of different dynasties are not consistent. New Year's Day in Xia Dynasty was set on the first day of the first month, and in Shang and Zhou Dynasties it was changed to the first day of December and the first day of November respectively. During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Sima Qian founded the "taichu calendar" and designated the first day of the first month as New Year's Day, which was used until the Revolution of 1911.

The legend about New Year's Day can be traced back to the Yao and Shun period. Yao Qinzheng loved the people and passed the throne to Shun, who had both ability and political integrity. In order to commemorate Yao, people take the day when Yao died and sacrificed to heaven and earth and the first emperor Yao as the beginning of the year, which is the origin of ancient New Year's Day.

New Year's Eve activities rose in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. At that time, nobles would enjoy singing and dancing and show their talents on New Year's Eve. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, the ancient people's interest in New Year's Eve turned to watching acrobatic performances, among which programs such as rope walking and hiding illusions were very popular.

In the Southern Dynasties, people would hold a grand banquet on New Year's Eve, congratulate each other and play various games. Back to the foot, a blessing game called begging for wishes, is very popular. People will bury a brocade man in the ashes, and then beat him with a wooden stick, shouting "I do" while beating.

In the Northern Song Dynasty, New Year's Eve was equally lively. People will go to the busy streets of Tokyo to taste all kinds of snacks and watch magic and juggling performances. By the next morning, people will put on new clothes, visit each other and wish each other well.

In Tokyo, there will be colored stalls from Malaysia Airlines, Panlou Street, Dongsongmen, Xiliangmen and Fengqiumen in the north and south of Guangzhou, selling "crown combs, beads, clothes, flowers, boots and shoes" and various interesting small commodities; There will be a large-scale celebration in the palace. Not only officials, but also envoys from Liao, Korea, Xixia, Uighur and other countries will come to congratulate the emperor, commonly known as the "battle of sending the Rightists."

The New Year's Eve dinner in the Ming Dynasty was wonderful and rich, and it was a bit more elegant. When visiting relatives and friends, people will give each other a piece of writing paper two inches wide and three inches long. Not only will the stationery be painted with all kinds of exquisite and ingenious patterns, but also the name and greetings of the other party will be written in elegant fine print. New Year's Eve activities in Qing Dynasty will last for one month.

Since Kangxi, on the first day of December every year, the emperor personally wrote the word "Fu". Some will be plastered all over the stadium to show good luck; The other part will be presented to foreign provincial officials with the commemorative album.

New Year's Eve activities

1. Watch the New Year's Eve party: Many cities will hold grand New Year's Eve parties. You can watch live TV with friends or family and enjoy music, dance and fireworks.

2. Attend a party: Hold or attend a party with friends or colleagues to enjoy food, drinks and a happy atmosphere.

3. Countdown and fireworks: At midnight, count down with friends or family to welcome the arrival of the New Year, and set off fireworks in the city's squares or parks to celebrate.

4. Travel: If conditions permit, you can choose to travel on New Year's Eve and experience the celebrations and cultures of various places.

5. Family gathering: Spend a warm New Year's Eve with your family, prepare a sumptuous dinner, watch movies or play games.

6. Watch fireworks: Many cities will hold fireworks on New Year's Eve, so you can watch these spectacular performances.

7. Take part in outdoor activities: If the weather permits, you can choose to take part in outdoor activities, such as running, climbing or skiing.