In the eyes of ancient China people, "Yuan" means beginning; Dan means morning. According to historical records, in the history of China, "New Year's Day" has many appellations, such as Yuanri, Jacky, Chen Yuan, Kainian, Yuan Chun, Shangri-La and Huanian, but among many appellations, "New Year's Day" is the most common and the longest.
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The custom of foreign New Year
After New Year's Day in Mongolia, the old people will dress up as shepherds, wearing fur coats and hats, holding whips in their hands, and constantly beating whips in the air to show their good wishes for exorcism. In our neighboring country, North Korea, New Year also has the customs of stick grilles and Fu Tao. In addition to the reunion dinner, the whole family will also have activities such as offering sacrifices and praying for blessings. Most boys fly kites, while girls jump on the springboard.
Indian New Year begins on June 3rd 1,1every year, and the fourth day is called New Year's Day. On the first day of the new year, no one is allowed to be angry with others, let alone lose his temper.
In the Greek New Year, every family will make a big cake and put a silver coin in it. Whoever eats it will be full of good luck next year. On New Year's Day, Brazilians will hold high torches and go hiking together. People are scrambling to find the golden birch tree that symbolizes happiness. Swiss people actually have the custom of keeping fit on New Year's Day.
Baidu Encyclopedia-New Year's Day