In the past few days, many friends who love the Internet should have been swiped by this **, **as follows:
It is to check through the calendar of the mobile phone, and you will find that December 30 in the Gregorian calendar corresponds to the eighteenth day of the winter month of the lunar calendar, but on the last day of December 31, it has become "twenty-nine", and then it is New Year's Day and twenty-one. Therefore, some people will think that this is all a mistake in the calendar, and write the nineteenth day of the winter month as "twenty-nine".
This is not the case, and this is because this year's date is special. That is on December 31, which corresponds to the nineteenth day of the winter month, and it is also the first day of the "twenty-nine" in the nine cold days. This is a rare occurrence in many years, very rare.
And there is also a very special point, that is, December 31 is the last day of 2023, and after that, it will be New Year's Day. At present, New Year's Day is regarded as the New Year by many countries in the world, and it is also called the "Gregorian Year" in China, so on the 31st, it is actually "Chinese New Year's Eve".
In many areas, events are held to welcome the New Year on the day before New Year's Day, and the celebration from the eve of New Year's Day to New Year's Day is also called "New Year's Eve", or the countdown to New Year's Day.
In addition, the Chinese New Year's Eve in the Gregorian calendar is on December 31 of the Gregorian calendar, but for us Han people, the Chinese New Year's Eve of the lunar calendar is on December 30, or 29, so it is also called the 30th of the Chinese New Year's Eve.
In fact, in recent years, it has become popular in many parts of our country to hold a countdown on the day before New Year's Day, so it is more popular to celebrate the arrival of the new year, especially among young people. For example, many big cities have a large fireworks display at midnight on the day before New Year's Day to celebrate.
To get back to the point, what does the old man mean when he says "Chinese New Year's Eve, don't forget to do three things"?What are three things to do?You can prepare today!
Keeping the New Year is one of the traditional Chinese customs. Although New Year's Day is the New Year of the Gregorian calendar, it is now more and more important, and on the day before New Year's Day, because it is also a legal holiday, families get together and wait for the arrival of the New Year.
The origins of this custom can be traced back to ancient times. At that time, it was believed that Chinese New Year's Eve was a day when monsters were infested, and in order to drive away evil people and welcome good luck, they would stay at home and wait for the first rays of sunshine of the new year to fill the land.
Today, the observance has evolved into a way to symbolize reunion and prayers. On New Year's Eve, families sit together to share their memories of the past year and look forward to the new year. Through the New Year's Celebration, we not only inherit the traditional culture, but also unite the emotions of the family at this special moment, and feel the deep family affection and warmth.
On the big day of New Year's Eve, food is naturally an indispensable part. Traditional foods such as dumplings and rice cakes are not only delicious and delicious, but also carry rich cultural connotations. Dumplings are a must-have food for the Chinese New Year in the north, and their shape resembles ingots, implying a wide range of wealth.
And the rice cake means that it rises every year, step by step. In addition, there are spicy wontons, glutinous rice balls, Tusu wine and other delicacies, in the process of tasting these delicacies, we not only meet the needs of the taste buds, but also invisibly feel the influence of traditional culture.
At the same time, with the development of the times, many families will also prepare some modern foods on Chinese New Year's Eve, such as hot pot, barbecue, etc., which not only enriches the choices on the table, but also shows the perfect combination of tradition and modernity.
The preparation of food often has to be made in advance, so you can start preparing in advance today, such as buying ingredients for hot pot, or buying some snacks and fruits.
In traditional Chinese culture, reunion dinner is the highlight of "Chinese New Year's Eve". No matter where they are, families will return home as much as possible on this day to gather with their loved ones. This is not just a meal, but also an emotional exchange and sustenance.
At the reunion dinner, families sit together to enjoy the food while sharing each other's stories and happiness. This bond of affection not only makes each family member feel warm and caring, but also invisibly inherits the family's memories and traditions.
In modern society, with the acceleration of the pace of life and the increase of work pressure, many people may choose to go out to dinner with family and friends during the New Year's Day holiday.
Whether you choose to cook a reunion dinner at home or dine out, it's the feeling of family reunion and the bond of affection that matters. In this warm moment, let us put down the busy work and life chores, and feel the warmth and beauty of home with our hearts.
Tomorrow is the nineteenth day of the winter month, and it is also December 31 of the Gregorian calendar, which is not only the "29th", but also the last day of 2023.