Custom 1: In the first year of marriage, in addition to paying New Year greetings to both parents, many places will also pay New Year greetings to relatives, give gifts to children and give lucky money, and elders will also give new year greetings red envelopes to newlyweds who come to visit their homes.
Gifts for both parents: choose some gifts that are easy to display, such as clothes, watches, alcohol and tobacco, tea, jewelry, etc. You know, when relatives come to visit during the Chinese New Year, they generally say that new clothes look good. Where did you buy this kind of tea? It is delicious. If the watch in hand is not cheap, then my parents will have face: my new wife (new son-in-law) brought it back.
Gifts for relatives should be light and affectionate, depending on the economic situation. Get to know the preferences of relatives in advance, so that the choice of gifts is more targeted and people can see that you have a heart. The elders are old people, and they can send health care products and milk powder to the elderly. The elders are middle-aged, and they can send tobacco, alcohol and tea, which is a common gift and a foolproof gift choice. Custom 2: Where to spend the New Year in the first year of marriage? This is a problem that many newlyweds are struggling with, especially the two only children. As the Spring Festival approaches, the flavor of the year is getting stronger and stronger. Who to go to for the New Year has made many young couples feel entangled and caught in a dilemma: going to the husband's family and neglecting their parents; I went back to my parents' house and annoyed my in-laws. This problem often leads to many quarrels, silence after differences and the cold war. Coping method: 1. Go home once a year and take turns every year.
Suitable for the crowd: it is the fairest way for two only children to have in-laws and parents' families in two places. First, both parents are psychologically prepared to go back to a family for the Spring Festival after the year.
2. Two families fight for one family and have dinner together.
Suitable for the crowd: both husband's family and mother's family are willing to get together. Nowadays, many parents go to their children's home for the New Year, so that neither side feels lost. After the New Year's Eve, they can stay together and spend the Spring Festival together.
3. Take turns to eat at noon and night on New Year's Eve.
Suitable for the crowd: the distance between husband's family and mother's family is close, so it is the most harmonious way for both families to take care of them.
According to traditional customs, New Year's Eve and the first day are spent at her husband's house, and the second day is returned to her family. However, it is a personal choice whether to follow traditional customs or not. In fact, it is the performance of the degree of running-in between husband and wife. There is no need to dwell too much on this issue, and there is no need to cause a quarrel. Pay attention when visiting New Year: Newly-married couples will attract special attention. Although the elders like sweet talk, it is common for them to make many mistakes. Bian Xiao suggested that we should first straighten out the relationship with family members. If there is any gap between relatives, try not to mention it. Keep in mind what your loved ones dare not listen to. Don't slip away, say it. If the scene is awkward, it will leave a bad impression.
Conclusion: Through the content of the above article, I think everyone has a certain understanding of the customs that should be paid attention to in the first year of marriage. I hope these contents can provide some reference for newlyweds. I wish you all a happy and auspicious New Year.