In our country, there are many mysterious ideas that some people may laugh at, but others believe that they are the truths passed down from the ancients, and in the countryside, such beliefs are highly respected.
One is afraid of the tree pressing the house, the second is afraid of the bed beam, and the third is afraid of the sores behind the grave"This sentence seems meaningless, but in fact it contains a profound meaning, which is convincing. First of all, I am afraid that the tree will weigh on the house. The so-called tree pressure house does not mean that the tree is actually pressed on the house, but symbolizes that the momentum of the tree is better than the momentum of the house, that is, the towering of the tree.
In rural life, every household will plant a tree in the yard, whether it is a fruit tree or other species, and each tree seems to have its own mission. Because the countryside is vast, it is not like a crowded city, so even if a tree is planted in the yard, it will not look crowded, on the contrary, if there are no trees, the home will look monotonous.
Therefore, in order to highlight the vitality of their homes, the villagers have chosen to plant some green plants. However, there are lessons learned that sometimes it takes a lot of time and effort to grow a wide variety of plants, and sometimes it is impossible to feed a pot of plants even with hard work, so people tend to choose plants that are easy to maintain, and trees become the first choice.
First of all, the sapling is suitable, and secondly, the tree is easier to take care of, even if you occasionally forget to water, the tree still grows strongly, saving a lot of effort. If you plant fruit trees in your home, you can get an extra harvest when the fruit is ripe, which makes many children happy.
After all, children love food the most, so when planting trees, they generally choose jujube, persimmon, peach, etc. The trees not only bring a piece of greenery and fruit to people, but also bring a touch of coolness in the hot summer, under the shade of the big trees, the breeze is XiXi, making people feel the coolness of summer.
If more than one tree is planted in the home, those trees will play a wider role. First of all, trees can be a place for children to play, and a hammock between two trees is the perfect place for a midday nap. Children can take a nap in the hammock without worry, which is indeed a very comfortable thing to do.
For adults, these trees have another function, which is to dry laundry. Hanging a wire rope between two trees is an ideal place to dry your clothes, so you don't have to worry about the wind blowing them off because of the foliage.
It can be seen that the trees in the yard have extremely rich uses, but why do rural people worry about trees overpowering their houses?First of all, the biggest disadvantage is the tall and dense trees, which easily block the sun. In that case, it is no longer cool that brings, but cold.
Many rural people like to enjoy the sun, especially in winter, which can fill the home with warmth, however if the trees are too tall and dense, they can block out the sun's rays. A lack of sunlight throughout the year can make the house damp, which can make people living in it more susceptible to diseases such as rheumatism.
Not only that, but the damp environment can also affect how strong the materials of the house are, and under the tall trees, there must be huge roots. In order to absorb nutrients, the roots of the tree will extend in all directions, and if these roots spread to the base part of the house, it will also affect the sturdiness of the house.
Therefore, if a tall tree overrides the house, it is likely to accelerate the wear and tear of the house and even cause it to collapse, and even during a thunderstorm, the tall tree is more susceptible to lightning strikes. If the tree is struck down by lightning, it is also very likely to crush the house, bring unnecessary losses to people, and even affect the safety of people's lives.
If these things do not happen, it can be said that it is very lucky, but every family has children, climbing is the nature of children, almost all rural children love to climb trees. If the tree is too tall, ignorant children will also have the risk of falling down if they climb it, which is why there is a saying that "fear of trees crushing the house".
Secondly, rural people are also worried about the beams on the bed. In the past, many houses were built of wood, and even the roofs were made of trees, and the beams were the most solid wood. Beams are an indispensable supporting structure in buildings, and their importance cannot be overstated.
Once determined, it cannot be easily changed, otherwise it will adversely affect the stability of the entire building. However, it has become common sense that we have learned from generations of experience that it is better not to place a bed under the beam.
Above the beams is usually a place for some small animals, whether insects or rats, cockroaches and other animals, they like to move there. Cleaning on the beams is rarely done on a regular basis, which leads to the accumulation of a lot of dust and dirt on it. This poses a potential risk of contamination to the bed.
When people are resting in bed, the germs that these animals harbor can also spread to humans, increasing the risk of disease. Therefore, it is best to avoid the bed being placed under the beam, or to plan the position of the beam and the bed properly. Of course, the dangers of "bed beams" go far beyond that.
Sometimes, the "beam in bed" will also bring psychological pressure to people, whether it is preparing to go to bed or getting up in the morning, lying in bed and looking at the beam, there will always be an inexplicable sense of oppression, and even worry that the beam will collapse and hit themselves. Although the beams are unlikely to collapse easily, they can still create an illusion.
Therefore, it is best to keep the bed and beam not in the same vertical space. Furniture other than the bed should not be placed under the beams. As mentioned earlier, small animals such as rats love to move around the beams, which not only brings dust but also a lot of bacteria lurking.
If a dining table is placed under the beam, these invisible bacteria can also cause adverse health effects when ingested into the stomach. Therefore, it is best to leave a clear space under the beam, which is also more conducive to cleaning. Even if necessary, the beams should be cleaned regularly to avoid the breeding of small animals.
Therefore, there is some truth to the saying "avoid beams in bed". Third, avoid sores on the grave. The cemetery is the end of a person's life, and sometimes even a grave can tell whether the children are filial piety, so on the necessary festivals, the children of the family will bring sacrifices to the cemetery.
During sacrifices, it is common to find holes in the graves, a sight known as "grave sores". Often, these hollows are naturally formed by rainwater washouts, or are "shelters" dug by small animals to shelter from wind and rain.
However, the impact of "sores on the grave" is quite serious, which can easily lead to loose soil in the grave, and the soil will be lost when the wind and rain blow. It may not be noticeable at first, but over time, the height of the grave will gradually decrease, and outsiders will think that it is the result of the child's unfilial piety.
Some superstitious people even believe that this is the retribution for the bad deeds done by the tomb owner during his lifetime. Therefore, in order to avoid unnecessary discussions, the best way to deal with the discovery of "grave sores" is to fill in and strengthen the grave.
Some people may worry that there may be rats, rabbits and other animals under the pit, they are good at digging, but if the children make frequent sacrifices and remove them many times, they can prevent the small animals from stopping here. After all, these animals will not only destroy the stability of the tomb, but also steal sacrifices, so "sores on the grave" can be described as a "big taboo".
It is precisely because there is such a story among the people that there will be a saying that "one is afraid of the tree pressing the house, the second is afraid of the bed beam, and the third is afraid of the sores behind the grave". But these are proverbs that have been passed down from generation to generation, and sometimes have to be believed. Some people may think that this is superstition, but after explanation, it is found that there is some truth in these words.
There are many similar "proverbs", which are basically summed up by the elders through life experience. Perhaps we should not take it lightly and should respect the wisdom of our predecessors. In short, there are many folk proverbs, and there may be a legendary story or truth behind them, after all, these words are summed up by the predecessors through life experience.