Things to note when pasting window decorations: Should the front of the window decorations face inside or outside the house?

Window flowers are paper-cuts pasted on window paper or window glass, and are one of the ancient traditional folk arts of the Han nationality in China. It has a long history and unique style, and is deeply loved by people at home and abroad. So, should the front of the window paper-cut face inside the house or outside?

Should the window paper-cuts face inside or outside the house?

Statement 1: The front faces outwards. It is believed that window paper-cuts are mainly for people outside to see. People who walk in from outside see the gorgeous window grilles, which can express its most beautiful meaning.

Explanation 2: The front faces inwards. Bungalow or ground floor, many options are facing the outside. The floor is too high and faces outward, so you can't appreciate it from the outside, so you have to face inward to see it comfortably. Moreover, the front of the word "Fu" on the window paper-cut faces inwards. The word "Fu" represents blessing and good luck. I hope that my whole family will have good fortune and luck every day, with a lot of money, a smooth career, smooth work, and sweet love.

What is the meaning of window decoration?

Pasting window flowers is a traditional festival custom in my country. It not only sets off the festive atmosphere, but also brings people beautiful visual enjoyment. Window flowers combine decorativeness, appreciation and practicality. The content of window paper-cuts is rich and the themes are wide-ranging, including myths and legends, opera stories and other themes. Window paper-cuts, with their unique method of generalization and exaggeration, vividly express auspicious events, good wishes, and decorate the festival with joy.

Other things to note when pasting window decorations

1. In some areas, there is a saying that goes "If you put up window paper-cuts on New Year's Eve, there will be no more days!" Therefore, window paper-cuts should be pasted before the 29th, and a small touch-up should be made on the 30th, which means "adding blessings." Therefore, window decorations are usually posted on the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month.

2. For the windows where the elderly live, the window paper-cuts should mainly feature flowers, plants and animals, to wish them a healthy body; for young married women without children, only flowers and plants can be pasted on their windows. If there are dragons, tigers, phoenixes and chickens in the window paper-cuts, the dragon should be pasted above the tiger and the phoenix above the chicken. Don't stick them too close. They are all incompatible.

3. The size of the window paper-cut should not be too large, and it should be hollow and transparent, symbolizing the arrival of good luck.

4. The place to paste window flowers is usually on the glass of doors or windows. Facing the outside door or window glass, it will look festive from the outside and can be seen by more people. Of course, we can also paste window paper-cuts indoors, such as on the door glass leading to the bedroom leading to the living room, which is also very festive.

5. Most window decorations are pasted upright. If there are special window decorations, such as the word "Fu" or "Cai", they can be pasted upside down, which means fortune and wealth are coming, and people can understand the meaning at a glance. If it is other patterns, do not paste it randomly, just paste it upright.

6. If there are two symmetrical doors, it is best to choose window grilles of the same size and pattern, so that it looks neater. Of course, if the contents of the two window grilles can be connected, you can also paste different patterns, such as window grilles of happiness, auspiciousness, joy, etc. This kind of combination has good meaning and is also acceptable.

7. When pasting window paper-cuts, first tear off the old ones from last year, clean them, and then paste the new ones. Do not paste them directly on the old ones, as that will not only look ugly, but also be difficult to stick firmly, giving people a particularly awkward feeling.

8. Window decorations are self-adhesive, which can be pasted directly after being torn off. There are also ordinary ones, which are cut from ordinary red paper. You need to apply glue on them and then paste them on the glass. No matter what kind of window decoration you paste, you must wipe the glass clean in advance and wait until the glass is dry before pasting it, so that it will be firm.