Chinese New Year Couplets, which is also called as Chun Lian in Chinese, are traditional festive items that are used as temporary wall decorations because of their auspicious nature.
Chun Lian comprises of a couplet written in the best calligraphic style one can muster. The couplets are usually printed in black ink on vertical strips of red paper. The couplets for the Spring Festival are very powerful and are said to ward of all evil and bring peace, happiness and good fortunes to the occupants if displayed in the right way.
They should be placed on the main entrance of the house. The first line, also called as the upper line, is posted on the right side of the front door, while the second line, called lower line, is posted on the left side. Besides, a third horizontal piece may be posted across the top of the door.
Or the couplets could also be present as gifts to send good wishes to others.