Wealthier families, especially those of higher education standing were able to appreciate and follow such a practice. The ordinary citizen, limited by financial constraints, bought simple wood block prints, especially those prepared for the New Year's holiday period.
至於一般市井小民，即使家徒四壁，也要到畫棚買幾幅便宜的木刻版畫，將屋裡屋外糊得喜氣洋洋，這就是所謂的「年畫」了。