In our folk traditionsCultureMedium,Little yearsThe festival stove is a very important day. In the month of Wax.
Two. Ten. On the 3rd and 24th, every household will prepare a sumptuous meal and send it awayVesta, praying that he would say more good things for his family in front of the Jade Emperor, so that the coming year would be more prosperous and happy. The ancients regarded the sacrificial stove as a way to flatter, thank and bribe the king of the stove, hopeVestaBeing able to say more good things to the Jade Emperor will bring more blessings to his family. The ancestors were full of simple and true psychological pursuit of the sacrificial stove. They believe in the future and destiny of the familyPeaceHappiness is in your handsVestaof the hands, so on the day of the sacrificial stove, peopleVestaBe extra cautious.
When sacrificing to the stove, people summed up the saying that "the stove is not put on the stove", that is, knives and axes, leftovers and broken dishes and chopsticks cannot be placed on the stove. These exquisiteness are all to show respect for the Lord of the Stove and gratitude to him.
1. Do not place knives and axes
When sacrificing to the stove, in order to respect the king of the stove, no knives and axes are placed on the stove. The knives and axes mentioned here do not refer to ordinary kitchen knives, but to those sharp sickles, axes and other murder weapons. However, in order to show respect for the Lord of the Stove, people put away kitchen knives as much as possible. The sacrificial stove is actually the ancestorsEthicsA manifestation of self-discipline, they believe in the concept of "three feet above the head", so everyone should be cautious in their words and deeds. And on the day of the sacrificial stove,VestaThe Jade Emperor is about to report the good and evil and faults of the family, so people are extremely cautious about this day. There are no murder weapons such as knives and axes on the stove, in order to show the stove prince that his family has no intention of war and hopeVestaYou can say more good things to the Jade Emperor.
2. Do not place leftovers
In ancient times, the ancestorslifeIt's very hard. They live a life of hard work and hard work all year round, and in order to be able to make a living, they often don't know where to come from for a meal. It wasn't until after the autumn harvest that they were able to live a little bit and have a hearty meal. During the New Year's Festival, they will reward themselves for a year of hard work. On this special day, the king of the stove receives incense from the family and protects the familyPeace。InLittle yearsWhen the heavens report the good and evil of this family to the Jade Emperor at night, people will be more cautious. If leftovers are placed on the stove at will, it will leave the impression of sloppy and lazy to the stove prince. At the same time, people will beLittle yearsDuring the festival, a variety of foods are offered, and a plate of sugar melon and a glass of warm wine are indispensable for both rich and poor. The sugar melon is to make the stove king's mouth sweeter and say a little good thing;The warm wine is to let the Lord of the Stove drink a little drunk, so that he can say less. The ancestors will "eat people with short mouths and take people with short hands".The way of lifeBeing part of the communication between man and God expresses their appreciation for the goodlifeof desire and positivitylifeAttitude.
3. Do not place broken dishes and chopsticks
in our traditionsCultureBowls and chopsticks have an important symbolic meaning. They are a sign of prosperity for the family's wealth and people. People see the "rice bowl" as a stable and reliable income**. In addition, the chopsticks also symbolize the prosperity and prosperity of the family. Whenever someone gets married, a new set of red dishes and chopsticks will be prepared at home, which meansFamilyWe can welcome a new life. However, in the sacrificeVestaIf there are worn-out dishes and chopsticks on the stove, it indicates that the family's financial resources are dilapidated and the number of people is decreasing. In order to avoid this inauspicious implication, in order to toVestaTo pray for blessings, people will dispose of the broken dishes and chopsticks on the stove, especially to ensure offeringsVestaThe dishes of the God of Wealth are intact.
The sacrificial stove is our Chinese traditionCultureIt is not only a custom, but also a beautiful thing for peoplelifeof anticipation and rightVestaAn expression of gratitude. In the process of sacrificing the stove, we want to express our respect and gratitude to the lord of the stove, and it is our direction not to put knives and axes, leftovers, broken dishes and chopsticks and other itemsVestaA way to pay tribute. These exquisiteness not only demonstrate our commitment to:VestaThe respect reflects the good of the ancientsEthicsConcept andlifeAttitude.
The ritual of the sacrificial stove gives us an opportunity to think and reflect. In the busyModern society, should we also be treated like the ancientsFamilywithlifeWhat about giving more respect and gratitude?Should we pay more attention to the harmony and love between family members?Through the traditional activity of sacrificial stoves, we can not only learn about our ancientsFamilywithlifecan also draw from itFamilylifeThe importance and respect further strengthened our focus onFamilyThe connection and care that allows us to better enjoy happiness and harmonylife
In short, the sacrificial stove is our folk traditionCultureimportant activities through sacrificesVesta, people expressed their rightVestaThe respect and gratitude of the ancients also reflects the beauty of the ancientslifeexpectations and pairsFamilyof attention. When people sacrifice to the stove, they should follow the "three stoves" and do not place knives and axes, leftovers and broken dishes and chopsticks, so that they can be better orientedVestaExpress your respect and prayers. By participating in the festival, we can better understand and pass on our traditionsCulture, enhancedFamilyThe cohesion and well-being that makes ourslifeBetter and happier.