Chinese folk have a rich sense of celebrating birthdays, and although modern people choose to celebrate birthdays according to the solar calendar, for some old people, the traditional way is still maintained. Especially in the choice of birthday time, there are some taboos among the people, among which the 66th birthday is regarded as a special level. Although it is not appropriate to make a big deal on the 66th birthday, there are some old rules, such as the saying that "when people reach 66, they want to eat a knife of meat from their daughters" in many places. So, what exactly does "a knife of meat" mean?What about those who don't have daughters?
Chinese folk pay attention to birthdays are very rich and diverse. Nowadays, young people generally celebrate their birthdays according to the Gregorian calendar, because the date on the birth certificate is also the Gregorian calendar. However, the older generation still adheres to the traditions of their ancestors and insists on celebrating their lunar birthdays. And for the elderly, the older they are, the more reluctant they are to celebrate their birthdays, especially in the folk There are four time periods that are not suitable for birthdays, one of which is when people reach the age of sixty-six. Although at this age, it is not suitable for big birthday celebrations, there are still some old rules. One of the rules is that in some places there is a saying that "when a person reaches sixty-six, he must eat a knife of meat from his daughter". So, what exactly is a "knife of meat"?For those who don't have a daughter, how to deal with it?
In the past, there was a folk saying that sixty-six years old was a critical age for the elderly, and only after this age could they live a long life. Among them, there is also a saying in some places that "sixty-six, don't die a piece of meat", which means that the age of sixty-six is not safe and smooth. However, there is a way to defuse this ominous omen, and that is to ask the girl to give her parents a "knife of meat". In this way, you can avoid disasters for your parents, turn evil into good fortune, and ensure their safety and well-being. Generally speaking, "a knife of meat" refers to pork, of course, people from wealthy families can also choose beef or lamb, but the ** of this meat is relatively high. The so-called "one-knife meat" refers to cutting a piece from the whole piece of meat, and the weight or amount is just an auspicious number, such as six catties and six taels, eight catties and eight taels, nine catties and nine taels, etc. Such a choice will make the elderly and their relatives and friends especially happy.
In the past, people had a special concept of the age of sixty-six. They believe that by the time the elderly reach the age of sixty-six, their lives may be in danger. However, there is also a certain amount of attention to who will deliver the meat. Under normal circumstances, if there is a girl, of course, the girl will send it. In traditional Chinese culture, daughters are the most beloved hearts of parents and one of the most important members of the family. Parents worked hard to raise their daughter, and when the daughter reached the age when she should be filial, she left home in order to get married, and she rarely went home to visit relatives. Therefore, when the parents are sixty-six years old, the daughter should go home to celebrate the birthday with the parents. Of course, you can't go home empty-handed, so daughters will choose to give their parents a "knife of meat" to express their kindness and good wishes for their parents' upbringing, and hope that they will live a long and healthy life. For those parents who only have sons and no daughters, the daughter-in-law can take the place of the daughter to send this knife. The daughter-in-law is also a very important member of the family in traditional Chinese culture, and has played an irreplaceable role in taking care of the elderly since ancient times. Therefore, when the parents were sixty-six years old, the daughter-in-law gave her in-laws a knife of meat, which is also one of the ways to express filial piety. Parents will also be very happy if they eat well on their birthday. If there is no daughter in the family, the daughter of a relative with the same surname can be used instead, such as a niece. Because nieces usually have a closer relationship with the elderly, they are cared for and favored by the elderly. Therefore, on the special day of the parents' 66th birthday, giving them a knife of meat not only means blessings for the health and longevity of the elderly, but also an expression of gratitude and respect for their nurturing grace.
In short, the Xi of "one knife meat" is a very distinctive way of celebration in traditional Chinese culture. It represents love, blessings, and gratitude for the elderly. In the past, due to poor living conditions and relatively little meat, it was a very happy thing for the elderly to buy a knife of meat for their parents. Moreover, with a good mood, the body will also be healthier. This Xi is worth passing on, so that more people can send love and blessings on their parents' birthdays. Do you have similar Xi in your hometown?Welcome to leave a message to discuss!