Wenxi paper-cutting has a long history. The works are divided into flowers, birds, insects, the twelve zodiac signs, dragons and phoenixes, figures, landscapes, marbles, symmetrical folding, auspiciousness, longevity, decoration and long political scrolls. The various cutting methods vary according to the different pictures, and the colors are divided into monochrome paper-cutting, dyed paper-cutting, color-matching paper-cutting and comprehensive paper-cutting. Wenxi paper-cutting is famous for its traditional theme patterns in and outside the province. Its characteristics are refined and unrestrained. Wenxi paper-cutting works such as "Deer Head Flower", "Kuanbo", "Mouse Marrying Daughter", "Qilin Sending Son", and "Dragon and Phoenix Pairing" evolved from the calendar of the Xia Dynasty. Their shapes are simple, the composition is rigorous, and the lines are thick. They vividly record the ancient Chinese culture of Wuhou, which has attracted the attention of experts in calendars, art, folklore and other fields at home and abroad. Wenxi paper-cutting is widely used in many folk customs such as birthdays, weddings, funerals, festivals, celebrations and daily life. With the development of society, the content and style of paper-cutting are constantly enriched. The main patterns include the double happiness series, the blessing and longevity series, the phoenix facing the sun, blessing and longevity, the phoenix granting a belt, the unicorn delivering a child, the dragon and the phoenix presenting good fortune, the mandarin ducks playing in the water, the birds paying homage to the phoenix, the five blessings holding longevity, the fish leaping over the dragon gate, the three sheep opening the door to good fortune, the lotus giving birth to a son, the six harmonies in spring, the years of surplus, the double lions rolling the ball, the renewal of all things, etc.; the character scrolls include the twelve skirts and hairpins of the Red Mansion totem, the Pei family prime minister scroll, the Guan Gong series scroll, the twenty-four filial piety, the Chinese nation scroll, the Chinese surname totem scroll, etc. Wenxi paper-cutting culture is rich in connotation. It not only reflects the simple folk customs of the Chinese nation, but also integrates the thoughts and emotions of people of all ethnic groups, allowing us to appreciate the charm of national art, and has important cultural and artistic value. Information source: General Office of Shanxi Provincial Government Information source: General Office of Shanxi Provincial Government