Chinese New Year's Eve tradition "three do not lack", find out
There is no public holiday on Chinese New Year's Eve this year, but that doesn't stop us from celebrating this important holiday. Chinese New Year's Eve is the last night of the year, signifying the end of the old year and the beginning of the new year. On Chinese New Year's Eve, people pay homage to their ancestors, and the whole family gathers for a quiet and warm night. This year, as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, we would like to pay special attention to three things"That's right"to bless a safe and auspicious New Year.
First, the lights are not empty: on Chinese New Year's Eve, every household should be brightly lit, and every household should light up crystal lanterns. This Xi originated from the ancient worship of fire and light, believing that fire could ward off evil and that light could bring hope and light. Therefore, every Chinese New Year's Eve, the whole family will light lanterns to hope for the New Year and yearn for a happy life. Whether it's a traditional coal stove or a modern electric lamp, each lamp symbolizes the warmth and joy of the family. On Chinese New Year's Eve, the streets and alleys are lit up like stars, making people feel the joy of the end of the year and the hope of the new year.
In addition, the Chinese New Year's Eve vigil is also a kind of with"Keep the year"Xi in question. In the old days, it was believed that there would be a New Year beast on Chinese New Year's Eve, and in order to protect family members and livestock, people would keep vigil in brightly lit places. Although there are few vigils now, some elders still retain the Xi of vigil and pass on this respect for tradition and nature.
Second, the pot is not empty: on Chinese New Year's Eve, family dinner is an important activity. So-called"The pot is not empty", is to leave some uneaten food on the plate of the sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, which means abundant food and clothing, and abundant grains. In the past, people lived a hard life, and on Chinese New Year's Eve, both rich and poor, they had to do their best to prepare a sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve meal. This is not only a response to the hard work of the previous year, but also an expectation of a better life in the future.
Nowadays, although the standard of living has improved, but"Do not empty the pot"'s Xi has been preserved. On Chinese New Year's Eve, people make food with the best ingredients, set up a table of sumptuous dishes, and the family sits together to share the joy of food. However, in order to indicate that the pot will not be empty, people usually leave some uneaten food in the pot after the Chinese New Year's Eve meal, such as baked dumplings or leftovers from the Chinese New Year's Eve meal. These leftovers represent a vision of a happy future, and place people's yearning and hope for a better future.
Third, the house is not empty: before Chinese New Year's Eve, every household must carry out a thorough cleaning, clean the house, and leave no dead corners. This Xi stems from the ancient people's respect for the house and the memory of their ancestors, who believed that the house was the abode of the ancestors' spirits and a place for family reunion.
On Chinese New Year's Eve, people carefully clean every corner of the home, remove the previous year's decorations and furniture, dust off and polish the furniture. At the same time, they also place some mascots around the house, such as red blessing characters and Chinese knots, to pray for good luck and happiness in the new year. After the cleaning is complete, the house has a new look and looks clean and spacious, ready for the New Year.
In addition, the non-empty room also expresses the importance of family and ancestors. Every New Year, people worship their ancestors, offer them food and pray as a sign of respect and gratitude to them. In the main hall of the house, people will also place ancestral tablets or ** to express respect and respect for their ancestors. These traditional Xi are not only important rituals for family caretakers, but also an important way to pass on family customs and filial piety.
In short: Chinese New Year's Eve is an important holiday, full of good wishes and traditional Xi. Either way"The lights are not empty""The pot is not empty"Still"The house is not empty", all reflect people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. Through the inheritance of traditional Xi and the expression of wisdom, we can not only better inherit the excellent culture of the Chinese nation, but also make our lives more colorful.
I hope that in the new year, each of us can face new challenges and opportunities and have a bright and bright future. I wish you all the warmth of reunion and welcome the arrival of the New Year on the warm Chinese New Year's Eve!