礼俗是民间的礼仪与风俗的总称,它“是产生形成于民间又传承于民间的世代相传的文化现象,是世代人民在生产和生活中形成的人类文化遗产的重要组成部分;”1是勤劳而善良的东阳人民生活、劳动、娱乐的成果,是维系民族和家族成员的纽带和桥梁,是延续民族的重要的组成部分,也是中华民族优秀文化的组成部分。一、历史沿革首先,东阳的礼俗活动与当地的社会经济结构、人民的生活方式相联系,与民众生活相适应,通过约定俗成的方式被人们所接受,体现了民众的民族心理和生活特征。人们在长期的生活实践中,面对生活艰辛、劳作辛苦、家境贫寒、亲人去世等不如意时,遇到结婚生子、逢年过节、喜庆佳节时,需要以各种形式来释放情感,礼俗活动是达到“心灵安慰的需要、表达自我的需要、制造气氛的需要 Etiquette is the general term for rituals and customs of the people. It is a cultural phenomenon that has been handed down from one generation to another passed on to the people and passed on to the people. It is also an important part of the human cultural heritage that people of all generations have formed in their lives. Is the result of hard-working and kind-hearted Dongyang people’s life, labor and entertainment. It is a link and bridge for maintaining the nationality and family members. It is also an important part of continuing the nation and an integral part of the excellent Chinese culture. First, the historical evolution First of all, Dongyang etiquette activities and local socio-economic structure, the people’s way of life is linked with the people’s lives, adopted by the conventions of people accepted, reflecting the people’s national psychology and life characteristics. In the long-term practice of life, in the face of unpleasant life, hard work, poor family, and death of their loved ones, they encounter the problems of getting married and having children, festivals and festivals, and they need to release their emotions in various forms. Etiquette activities are Achieve ”spiritual comfort, the need to express themselves, the need to create atmosphere