中国新年年画的作用

Chinese New Year pictures are a part of traditional Chinese culture. In ancient times, people would make and post beautiful New Year pictures during the Spring Festival. The colorful contents of the New Year pictures added to the festive atmosphere of the festival. Folk New Year pictures and door gods, commonly known as "happy paintings", were popular in the old days when people pasted New Year pictures indoors and door gods on households to wish auspicious New Year celebrations and exorcise evil spirits. New Year pictures are one of the most popular works of art among Chinese folk. At the end of each New Year, most places have the custom of Posting New Year pictures, door gods and couplets to add to the festive atmosphere. New Year pictures are called "New Year pictures" because they are changed every year or can be used for one year after being posted.