Ever since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty established the Taichu calendar, the first month of the lunar year has marked the beginning of the new year.
At this time, the festive atmosphere of the New Year was exceedingly strong, unlike modern times where the holiday spirit grows increasingly faint. From the start of the twelfth lunar month, everyone from wealthy aristocratic households to commoners would begin curing meats and gradually preparing everything needed for the New Year.
Once all the preparations were complete, the Laba Festival arrived.
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