A Spring Festival custom involves putting portraits of the Door Gods on the entranceway to one’s house, just like royal families did in ancient times in China. / VCG Photo

During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), people honored brave generals so much that they deified civilian protectors Qin Shubao and Yuchi Gong as their door gods. /CGTN Photo

This tradition continues whereby images of gods originating from martial arts masters are put on the door to ward off evil spirits and bad luck, while portraits of wise officials, goddesses and children would invite good fortune. /CGTN Photo