At this time of transition between the old and the new, the main theme of traditional culture is sacrificial rites. New Year's Eve is destined to be a sleepless night, because the New Year is just after New Year's Eve. The first important thing for the court in the New Year is to arrange the officials to pay New Year's respects to the emperor. However, before receiving the congratulations from the officials, the emperor must also hold a private ceremony for his own family, that is, to worship his ancestors with family rites. As dawn broke, Yang Guang, dressed in his imperial robes and crown, sat on the throne in the main hall, looking somewhat listless. By this time, the third watch had passed, and an official came forward and bowed five times to him: "Your Majesty, all matters have been

