The winter solstice brings us a cold season, but it also brings an exchange of luck. On this special day, let's explore the mystical charm of the winter solstice!The day of the exchange of luck.
The winter solstice, as the name suggests, is the longest day of winter, with the shortest sunshine and the longest night. This day is also regarded as the time when yin and yang meet, and is one of the most important solar terms of the year. It is said that on the day of the winter solstice, the yin and yang energies between heaven and earth reach a balance, so it has a special significance.
It is believed that on the day of the winter solstice, a mysterious exchange takes place between man and nature: we give our luck to nature, and nature gives us new luck in return. Because of this, many people perform special rituals and customs on the day of the winter solstice to prepare for a new round of luck.
Traditions and celebrations.
The traditions of the winter solstice are varied, and each region celebrates them in different ways, but the most important purpose is to pray for good fortune and good fortune. Here are a few common winter solstice customs:
1.Eat glutinous rice balls.
Tangyuan is one of the representative foods of the winter solstice. It symbolizes reunion and harmony, because "round" is homophonic with "year", and people eat tangyuan to mean that they hope for family harmony and good luck.
2.Put on the red lanterns.
In some places, red lanterns are hung on the day of the winter solstice to ward off bad luck. The red lantern represents happiness and warmth, and also symbolizes the arrival of the new year.
3.Sacrifice to ancestors.
The winter solstice is also an important time for people to worship their ancestors. Family members will be ready to burn incense to worship their ancestors and express their respect and longing for their ancestors. It is believed that the ancestors will bless their family with peace and happiness.
4.Replace the old with the new.
In some places, people will take advantage of the special day of the winter solstice to carry out the custom of "replacing the old with the new". For example, changing out of old clothes and shoes at home and replacing them with new clothes means welcoming the new year, leaving behind the troubles and difficulties of the past, and looking forward to good luck and opportunities in the future. The story of the winter solstice luck exchange, and the legend of the winter solstice luck exchange is also dazzling. One of the most famous is the story of "Tengu eating the sun". Legend has it that a long time ago, on a winter solstice day, the tengu found that they could no longer enjoy the warm sun, so they decided to eat the sun so that they could have the power of the sun forever. However, good people do not want to see the beauty of the Tengu destroying the world. So, they prayed collectively to stop the tengu's behavior. They give their luck and make an exchange with nature.
Eventually, the Tengu gave up the idea of devouring the sun, and people gained new luck, and life became happier and better.
Winter Solstice Festival: Our lucky moment, the Winter Solstice Festival, is a time of blessing and hope. On this day, let's feel the power of nature and experience the wonder of luck exchange. Whether you're eating dumplings, hanging red lanterns, offering sacrifices to your ancestors, or doing some other way of celebrating, keep a grateful and kind heart. Let us welcome the arrival of the New Year with good wishes and actions. On this special day, I wish you all good luck and happiness, and I also wish world peace and human unity.
Let us believe that the exchange of luck brought by the winter solstice will bring us a better tomorrow!