春节快到，你家大门换"新皮肤"了吗？没错，说的就是春联。红纸黑字（或金字）往门上一贴，年的味道"噌"一下就上来了。春联是中国年里最醒目、最红 火的"门面符号"，统一了全天下中国人的过年审美。一副小小的对联，承载着千年的民俗、文学与乡愁。 这副春联不仅喜庆，似乎还自带"预言Buff"：据说写完对联的第二年，后蜀就被大宋吞并，赵匡胤派来的蜀地太守大名恰好叫吕余庆，而宋朝又将赵匡胤的 生日确定为"长春节"，"余庆"和"长春"的巧合，拉满了这副对联的传奇感。 事实上，根据程章灿的研究，春联的"出生时间"应该更早。现藏于英国图书馆的敦煌文书S0610号卷的背面，就抄录有十几副唐末对联，其中有"三阳始布， 四序初开""福庆初新，寿禄延长"等内容，可见唐代人就已经开始用吉祥话"刷屏"庆贺新年，比孟昶的春联早多了。 春运途中，书法家写春联、送福字成为最热门打卡点 千年顶流的诞生：从桃符到春联 春联起源于什么？可以追溯到"桃符"。江苏文库·文献编主编、教育部"长江学者"特聘教授、南京大学文学院教授程章灿介绍，古人会在桃木板上写神荼、 郁垒二位门神的名字，或者用纸画上二神图像，放在自家门上，以祈福灭祸，也就是所谓的"桃符"。王安 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the cultural significance and historical evolution of the Spring Festival couplets (春联) in Chinese New Year celebrations, emphasizing their role in conveying auspicious wishes and enhancing festive atmosphere [1][3]. Group 1: Historical Background - The origin of Spring Festival couplets is traced back to the ancient custom of hanging "peach talismans" (桃符), which were inscribed with names of deities or auspicious phrases to ward off evil and pray for blessings [3]. - The transition from peach talismans to couplets occurred over time, with the first mature couplet attributed to the Five Dynasties period, while the widespread use of paper couplets became prominent during the Ming and Qing dynasties [3][4]. Group 2: Types and Placement - Spring couplets come in various forms, including "door hearts" (门心), "frame pairs" (框对), "horizontal inscriptions" (横批), and "spring strips" (春条), each with specific placement and significance [6][7]. - Different types of couplets are used based on the location, such as larger, more grandiose couplets for main doors and more refined ones for inner doors, reflecting the household's identity [7]. Group 3: Cultural Practices - The traditional practice of pasting couplets is concentrated around New Year's Eve, with specific rituals such as removing old couplets to welcome new blessings [10]. - The correct order of pasting involves starting from the top and moving downwards, with the "福" character often placed upside down to symbolize the arrival of good fortune [10]. Group 4: Aesthetic and Emotional Significance - Spring couplets not only serve decorative purposes but also express people's emotions and aspirations for family well-being, contributing to a vibrant festive atmosphere [10]. - The artistic value of couplets lies in their balanced structure and calligraphy, which enhances their role as both practical decorations and cultural artifacts [10].