People usually call the year of birth the year of threshold, that is, spending the year of birth is like stepping into the threshold. Therefore, on December 30th of the lunar calendar, from sunset to sunrise the next day, people in the animal year should wear red belts and red clothes to avoid evil spirits and pray for good luck.
The origin of the red belt
Every animal year, all parts of the northern Han nationality, regardless of adults and children, should buy a red belt, commonly known as a red tie, and children should wear a red vest and red shorts, thinking that this can avoid disasters. This custom is still popular all over the country. During the Spring Festival, auspicious ribbons and red and yellow ribbons tied with auspicious knots are sold everywhere in the market. People in this animal year tie them around their waist and wrists, which can eliminate disasters and turn evil into good.