The winter solstice solar term is one of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms, and it is also an extremely important festival. On the day of the winter solstice, due to the extreme southward movement of the direct sun's point, the days are shortest and the nights are the longest in all parts of the northern hemisphere. The ancients regarded the winter solstice as a big festival of winter and was valued as much as other important solar terms. However, although the winter solstice itself is a festive time, there is a traditional saying that "the winter solstice is a year of emptiness, and the husband and wife are not **", which means that the winter solstice is not suitable for couples**.
There's some truth behind this saying. First of all, the day of the winter solstice is the time of the year when the yin energy is the strongest and the yang energy is the weakest. The ancients paid great attention to the balance of yin and yang, and husband and wife ** belonged to activities that consumed yang energy. When Yang Qi is already weak, if you continue to live as a couple, it may further disrupt the balance of Yin and Yang, which may lead to adverse physical conditions.
In addition, after the winter solstice, often the cold weather becomes more severe. When coupled**, the body is exposed to cold and is prone to cold, increasing the risk of colds. Therefore, in order to protect your health, it is not a wise choice.
The winter solstice, as an important festival of winter, has many customs and taboos associated with it. These customs and taboos are traditions that have been formed over the years, on the one hand, to demonstrate the importance that the ancients attached to the winter solstice solar terms, and on the other hand, to protect health and safety.
1.Eating dumplings: During the winter solstice in North China, eating dumplings is a traditional custom. This is because the shape of the dumplings resembles the "horn-shaped" utensils used in ancient times, and has the meaning of symbolizing the exorcism and protection of the body. In addition, dumplings symbolize reunion and harmony, and also represent the desire for family reunion on the important day of the winter solstice.
2.Ancestor worship: In some places in the south, the winter solstice is an important day to worship ancestors. People will go to the burial grounds of their ancestors to pay respects to their ancestors and pray for their blessings and protection. At the same time, some food and other items will be prepared for the ancestors as a sign of filial piety and respect.
3.Taboos and precautions: In addition to the unsuitable for couples, there are some other taboos and precautions for the winter solstice solar term. First of all, it is not advisable to go far during the winter solstice, especially in the middle of the night. Secondly, the daughter who marries out should not return to her parents' home on the day of the winter solstice, so as not to add trouble and trouble to her relatives. In addition, since the winter solstice solar term is an important gathering day, some people also avoid opening their doors on this day, holding happy events, etc., so as not to delay their affairs.
Although the term "husband and wife" seems a little old and superstitious in modern times, it can also be seen that the ancients attached great importance to health and wellness. In ancient times, people paid attention to the balance of yin and yang, especially between the solar terms, and the changes of yin and yang were closely related to the physical condition. When yin energy is strong and yang energy is weak, it is important to reasonably regulate the physical state and maintain health.
The current social environment and way of life are very different from those of the ancients. Nowadays, people's lifestyles and customs are also changing. Although the winter solstice is still an important solar term, people's views on couples have gradually changed. Modern medical science and common sense tell us that a reasonable sex life is beneficial for the balance of a couple's physical health and emotional life.
It must be admitted that there is a lot of wisdom in traditional customs and taboos, which played a role in ancient times. However, we should not dogmatically adhere to these customs, but should make reasonable judgments and choices based on modern science and our own actual conditions. On the day of the winter solstice, people can reunite with their families and enjoy good food, while also spending quality time with their loved ones while maintaining good health.
Although this ancient saying is somewhat conservative and superstitious in modern times, the truth behind it and the ancients' emphasis on the balance and health of yin and yang are worth thinking about. The winter solstice solar terms are different from other times, and couples** may have a certain impact on the balance of yin and yang and physical health. However, with the development of society and the progress of science, we should also treat these traditional concepts and customs rationally according to the modern way of life and our own actual situation, and make appropriate choices on the premise of maintaining health. At the same time, we should also respect traditional culture, understand and pass on the meaning and value of these customs. Whether it is the pursuit of health or the inheritance of traditional culture, it should be carried out on the basis of balance and rationality.