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Paper-cutting is a Chinese folk arta long history. Itback to the time of the Northern and Southern Dynasty. By the Southern Song Dynasty, paper-cutting had become an important part of everyday life.
There are threeof paper cuts which people still make today. Paper cuts used forare often seen on windows and gates. They are usuallyup during holidays to bring good luck. They are also used on presents A present for parents whose child hasbeen born might show a paper cut of children, for example. Paper cuts which show the Chinese character for doubleare often used to celebrate weddings.
Paper cuts used for religious purposes are often found in temples. They are also usedofferings to the dead People to whom the dead person waswould make these offerings on special days and during festivals.
The third kind of paper cuts are those used to makeon clothing.
