According to Chinese folklore, the two divine guardians of doors or gates protect residences from evil and curses, while allowing good fortune to enter. /VCG photo

This year, in east China’s Shandong Province, staff at the Confucius Mansion are following that tradition by preparing to print the forms of the Door Gods. /VCG photo

By Lunar New Year’s Eve, over 500 gates and doors in the Confucius Mansion all will be hanging the Door Gods. /VCG photo