On the twenty-sixth day of the lunar month, "cut the meat of the New Year", tomorrow on the twenty-sixth, remember to prepare 3 things, avoid 2 things, and welcome the New Year
As the Lunar New Year approaches, the atmosphere of traditional Chinese festivals is becoming stronger. On the 26th day of the lunar month, people carry out some special preparations to welcome the upcoming New Year.
According to the old tradition, the 26th day of the lunar month is also said to be the day of "cutting New Year's meat", and in traditional Chinese culture, cutting New Year's meat is an important ritual and custom. On this day, families prepare a pig or other livestock and slaughter it to make Chinese New Year's Eve dinner and other New Year's food.
Cutting the meat symbolizes a good harvest and abundance, and also represents the reunion and happiness of the family. On this day, families will work together to prepare food and look forward to the arrival of the new year.
Of course, in addition to "cutting New Year's meat", there are some exquisitenessTomorrow is the twenty-sixth day of the lunar month, remember: prepare 3 things, avoid 2 things, and welcome the New Year safely!
Prepare three kinds
The first isRice cakes
Rice cake is an essential food for traditional Chinese Chinese New Year's Eve rice, it is made of glutinous rice and has a long shape, meaning "rising every year". To make rice cakes, you need to prepare glutinous rice and other ingredients in advance, soak and steam the glutinous rice, and then roll it into strips. Rice cakes can be used to make soups, stir-fries, or desserts, and are a delicious meal for families to share during the New Year.
The second isRed envelopes
Red envelopes are a common gift between friends and family during the Chinese New Year. It is a small red bag that contains a certain amount of money. The red envelope symbolizes the transmission of blessings and wealth, as well as the care and blessing for the recipient. On the 26th day of the lunar month, people need to prepare a sufficient number of red envelopes to give to relatives, friends, elders and juniors during the New Year.
The third is:Couplet
A couplet is a special type of couplet, usually consisting of two neat couplets and auspicious verses. It was written on red paper and then decorated on door frames and walls. The content of the couplet can be words and phrases wishing health, peace, and happiness, or it can express the hope of family reunion and a better life. On the 26th day of the lunar month, people prepare couplets to decorate their homes and add a festive atmosphere to the family.
Avoid 2 things
In addition to preparing these three items, there are two taboo things on the twenty-sixth day of the lunar month.
The first is taboo to break things。According to conventional wisdom, breaking things is believed to bring bad luck and bad luck. Therefore, on this day, people should be especially careful to avoid accidentally breaking items.
The second is that it is taboo to borrow money. Borrowing money is considered to bring trouble and strife, so on the occasion of the New Year, people should avoid borrowing to avoid causing unnecessary trouble to themselves and others.
The "cutting of New Year's meat" on the 26th day of the lunar month, the preparation of three items on the 26th of tomorrow, and the taboo of two things are all important customs and concepts related to the New Year in traditional Chinese culture. Through these preparations and avoidance, people hope to be able to welcome an auspicious and happy New Year. These customs and concepts not only reflect people's yearning for a better life, but also inherit and carry forward China's long-standing cultural traditions.
In short, on the 26th day of the lunar month, people need to prepare rice cakes, red envelopes, and couplets to welcome the arrival of the new year. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid breaking things and borrowing money to avoid adverse effects. These customs and taboos are important aspects of traditional Chinese culture related to the New Year, and through these preparations and avoidances, people hope to be able to welcome an auspicious and happy New Year.