How Long Should the Red Ribbon on a New Car Be Kept?

[McNolan]

The red ribbon tied when picking up a new car can be removed at any time, as it does not affect the vehicle. Why is a red ribbon tied on a new car: 1. The significance of the red ribbon: Buying a car is a major event and a joyous occasion, and red in China represents luck and celebration. Therefore, tying a red ribbon is meant to bring good fortune to the new car. In local customs, red is believed to ward off evil and ensure safety. People refer to tying a red ribbon on a car as "hanging red," thinking it can block negative energies and drive away bad luck. 2. The bright red color is highly noticeable and serves as a reminder to other drivers that this is a new car and possibly a novice driver, prompting them to be cautious and yield. 3. The earliest cars with red ribbons: The earliest tradition of tying red cloth strips was on tractors, which were then called "iron oxen." Due to the immense power of tractors, if they did not obey their owners, accidents could lead to severe disasters. Hence, folk customs adopted the practice of tying red cloth strips as a ceremonial act.