The customs make the days are not only holiday, but also an enjoyment of life. Either you are poor or rich, the days are happy and nobody should make trouble in these days. In practice, these days are a good rest for mentality.
The festive atmosphere, decorations, good food, parties, entertainments create a delicate life. However, the festival represents also a kind of mental power for the people. It reprents the attitute of keeping good hope for the future and beliving the future is full of good possiblities. From this aspect Chinese New Year festival is also a preparing for a new future.