Door decoration is an important part of traditions in many countries around the world. Each country has its own unique customs and traditions related to door decoration, often reflecting culture, religion, or special celebrations. Here are some examples of door decoration traditions from various countries:
China: Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year)
Doors are often adorned with red lanterns and decorations featuring lucky characters. Chinese people also place calligraphy scrolls with expressions of good luck on their doors.
India: Diwali
Doors are decorated with rangoli (colorful designs made of colored powder or rice) and colorful lights. Coconut leaves and flowers are also commonly used for decoration.
Japan: Shimekazari
During the Japanese New Year, people hang decorations called “shimekazari” on their doors. These are made of straw ropes and paper cutouts symbolizing good fortune.
Mexico: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Doors are often adorned with colorful paper flowers, candles, and sugar skulls as part of the celebration to honor the departed.
Sweden: Midsummer
During the Midsummer celebration, Swedes often decorate their doors with branches of flowers and greenery. This tradition involves the use of flower crowns as a symbol of fertility.
Germany: Advent Wreath
During the Advent season, many German households decorate their doors with a wreath called Adventskranz, which includes candles for each week before Christmas.
United States & Others : Halloween and Christmas
For Halloween, doors are often decorated with spooky items like Jack-o’-lanterns. During Christmas, many people hang wreaths or Christmas-themed decorations on their doors.
It’s important to note that these traditions can vary in different regions and may change over time. Some traditions may also be influenced by factors such as religion and local customs.
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