Good wishes to people at Spring Festival from the imperial court to the folk
It is said that there is a monster with a long single-horned head, and a month like a blood basin, people call it "Nian". It will spring from the mountains at the last night of the twelfth month in the lunar calendar to hunt for food and bite people. The ancients can only prepare some meat on the outside, and then shut the door down to stay at home. Until the first day of the lunar year, Nian will leave with satisfaction after getting stuffed, and the people open to meet, and congratulate each other. This is the origin of giving New Year's greetings. How did the ancients in various dynasties give New Year's greetings? Let's get a sight.