In the folk, some people think that there will be a lot of bad luck in the "animal year", and only when it is solved can it be resolved. Therefore, people in the "animal year" should wear red belts and red clothes from sunset to sunrise the next day on the thirtieth day of the twelfth lunar month to ward off evil spirits and pray for good luck. Now people still follow the habit of wearing red clothes and wearing red belts in the "Animal Year".

There is also a legend that the patron saint of the zodiac will pay homage to heaven in the year of the animal. According to the current statement, there will be a dinner party. At this time, the protection of people will be weakened, and evil spirits will take advantage of it. Red can ward off evil spirits, which is related to the origin of posting Spring Festival couplets and setting off firecrackers in the New Year. Therefore, people wear red clothes and wear red belts to ward off evil spirits, which was later carried forward by people.