New Year Pictures

The woodblock prints and paintings that decorate Spring Festival.

Door Gods and New Year Prints: Woodblock Art for Spring Festival

New Year Pictures 2026-07-10

Door Gods and New Year Prints: Woodblock Art for Spring Festival

How Chinese New Year prints evolved from door guardians to a colorful folk art tradition that welcomes prosperity every spring.

How Woodblock New Year Prints Are Made

New Year Pictures 2026-07-08

How Woodblock New Year Prints Are Made

A step-by-step look at the traditional craft of carving and printing Chinese New Year pictures.

The Story of Zhong Kui in New Year Art

New Year Pictures 2026-07-09

The Story of Zhong Kui in New Year Art

Why a fierce scholar-demon became one of the most popular protective figures in Chinese New Year prints.