年画，是中华民族因传统的农历新年而产生并发展起来的一种古老的、用于祈福迎新的民间绘画艺术形式，为广大中国百姓所喜闻乐见。每逢中国农历新年(即春节)来临之时，中国人家家户户都会买上几张花花绿绿、象征吉祥富贵的年画，贴在自家大门和房门上，营造出一种祥和、欢乐的节日气氛，充分展示出中国人对生活更富足、更幸福的祈望和憧憬。

The New Year painting is a form of ancient folk painting that was developed to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year. Designed to welcome the New Year and give blessings to people, the special painting is loved by many Chinese. Every New Year, people would get a few colorful pictures which symbolize happiness and wealth and paste them onto their own gate or doors with the aim of creating a festive, harmonious and joyful atmosphere. The popular use of New Year paintings also demonstrates the aspiration of Chinese people for a richer and happier life.