Festival allowance was a kind of welfare stipend in the Song dynasty. On major festivals such as the Dragon B…
Festival allowance was a kind of welfare stipend in the Song dynasty.
On major festivals such as the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Winter Solstice, the government or wealthy households would give officials and servants extra money or goods. These gifts were known as the "festival provisions". When given in cash, they were called the "festival allowance".