Chinese New YearIt is one of the most important traditional festivals in our country, pasteSpring coupletsIt's a celebrationChinese New YearIt is also an important part of people's expressionNew Year's DayOne of the ways to look forward to and pray for good wishes. In the pasteSpring coupletsAlthough the customs vary from place to place, there are some common rules in general. In general, stickersSpring coupletsThe time is from the twenty-third day of the lunar month to the endChinese New Year's EveBefore. In traditional rural homes, stickersSpring coupletsThe time is usually inChinese New Year's EveThat day. And in modern urban life, people are interested in stickersSpring coupletsThe time choice is more flexible. Some businessmen may place the stickerSpring coupletsThe time is scheduled inChinese New Year's EveIn the afternoon, it means to stop business and go home for the New Year. There are also some city dwellers who choose to post their new home the day before returning to their hometownSpring coupletsto show the anticipation of a better life in the new year. In short, no matter what is pastedSpring coupletsWhat is the specific time, people want to meet at the best timeNew Year's Day, bringing good luck and auspiciousness.
Additional Expansion: PasteSpring coupletstime, is the wholeChinese New YearAn important part of the festivities. pasteSpring coupletsIt's not just rightNew Year's DayThe ardent expectation is also the creation of a peaceful atmosphere for the festival.
Spring coupletsIt is composed of two couplets, the upper and lower couplets, in which the horizontal batch plays the role of connecting the two couplets. In the pasteSpring couplets, many people may wonder which couplet is on the left and which is on the right. Actually, stickSpring coupletsThe order is prescribed. According to traditional customs, people should determine the sticker by the direction they face the gate or pilasterSpring coupletsleft and right position. In general, the couplet on the right is called the upper couplet and is pasted on the right;The couplet on the left is called the lower couplet and is attached to the left. Paste it like thisSpring coupletsIt follows the habit of ancient Chinese writing, from right to left, and also conforms to the habit of reading couplets from right to left.
Additional Expansion:Spring coupletsThe left and right positions are arranged not only for the sake of beauty and symmetry, but also to inherit and pay tribute to ancient Chinese writingCultureThe basis of the continuation. This kind of stickerSpring coupletsway, both shows the ancients forCalligraphyThe respect and reference also reflect people's traditionCultureThe inheritance and development of the .
In addition to stickersSpring coupletsSticking the word "Fu" is also one of the common customs of the New Year. In the process of pasting the word Fu, there are also some particularities and regulations. First of all, the blessing word of the gate, which should be pasted upright. The gate is the entrance and exit of the family, and the word Fu posted on the gate indicates welcoming and attracting wealth. If you put the word blessing on the door upside down, it will have the meaning of pouring out the blessing, noGeely。Secondly, for some containers and bins, it is best to paste them upside down. For example, water tanks, wine jars, garbage bins, etc., the meaning of the word blessing is to avoid pouring out the blessing. The rest of the places where the word Fu is posted can be decided according to personal preferences and customs, and there are not too many strict rules.
It is worth mentioning that the removal of the word Fu also has a certain degree of exquisiteness. Traditionally, the word Fu should be left behindLantern FestivalIt can only be removed later. BecauseLantern FestivalYesChinese New YearThe first one after thatLantern Festival, which is considered to be officially overChinese New YearThe removal of the word blessing also symbolizes that the blessing has been "stayed".New Year's DayEpilogue. However, modern people are no longer so strict about the removal time of Fu characters, and they can decide according to their own situation and preferences.
Additional expansion: Fu character inChinese New YearDuring the period, whether it is pasted upside down or upside down, it represents the sustenance of happiness and blessings. And the removal time of the word Fu is also a kind of respect for traditions and customsExpressions。In any case, the existence of the word Fu brings endless good luck and good wishes to people.
pasteSpring couplets, the most common is a couplet of 5, 7, or 9 characters. This is because of the tradition in our countryCulture, the singular is considered positiveGeelyThe harmony of yin and yang is one of the principles that is valued. The singular number has a positive connotation, representing luck and auspiciousness. Conversely, even numbers are considered feminine, noGeelynumbers that are believed to bring bad luck and bad omen. Therefore, in the pasteSpring couplets, avoid using even numbers of words so as not to affect the auspicious meaning.
In addition, there is also a particular point related to the number of words, that is, the number of words in the couplet should be equal. The couplet is composed of two parts, and the number of words in the upper and lower parts should be consistent. This is to keep the couplets balanced and harmonious and make them more visually aesthetically pleasing. If the number of words in the upper and lower couplets is inconsistent, it will affect the wholeSpring coupletsThe overall effect.
Additional Expansion:Spring coupletsThe number of words and balance is not only a rule and tradition, but also people's pursuit of beauty and peaceful atmosphere. The singular number of words and the balanced composition of the number of words giveSpring coupletsIt adds endless charm and meaning, and also allows us to better appreciate the traditionCultureunique charm.