Q: Master Lu, the Chinese New Year is approaching. What is the significance of setting off firecrackers during Chinese New Year (the Spring Festival)?
A:
- It is generally good to set off firecrackers in celebration of Chinese New Year.
- Firecrackers can drive away evil spirits and enhance positive Yang energy. They can therefore prevent unwholesome entities from entering the house.
- During Chinese New Year, setting off firecrackers before midnight on Chinese New Year’s Eve sees the old year out; setting off firecrackers a second time after 12am welcomes the New Year.
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