Wax MoonTwenty-four has a folk proverb "Dust Sweeping Day", that is, the folk tradition of "".Wax MoonTwenty-four, dusting and sweeping the house". This custom is known as "house sweeping" in the north of our country, and "dusting" in the south. Sweeping dust in addition to being able to drive away diseases and prayersNew YearPeaceIn addition, it also has the significance of welcoming the New Year. Therefore, inWax MoonOn the 24th, people will do a big cleaning, wash all kinds of utensils, remove bedding and curtains, clean the courtyard, and get ready for welcomeNew Yearauspicious atmosphere.
In a folk legend,Wax MoonIt is regarded as the day when the gods go to heaven, but there is an evil god who likes to play right and wrong in front of the Jade Emperor and deliberately portrays the world as ugly. One day, this evil god secretly reported to the Jade Emperor that the human world was planning to rebel against Heaven. The Jade Emperor was furious and decided to behead the identified families all over the house. However,VestaSaw through the conspiracy of the evil god and reported it to the Jade Emperor. In order to eliminate this crisis,VestaCame up with a solution: fromWax MoonFrom the beginning of the twenty-three, every house has to be cleaned, and only the house is cleanedVestabefore entering the home. Therefore, according toVestaof the instructions, people will beWax MoonOn the first day of the 23rd, a general cleaning is started to ensure that the home is clean and tidy. This custom has gradually formed over timeRuraland have been passed down to this day.
Wax MoonSweep the house three do not move, three to throw "yes."RuralPassed down customs. It means inWax MoonWhen dusting, there are three things that cannot be moved at will, and there are three things that must be thrown away. Next, let's take a look at the meaning behind this custom.
1.One does not move the door: YesRuralThe door is an important barrier to protect the family, it not only has a security function, but also represents the face of a family. The size and quality of the home are directly related to the status and blessings of the family. During the Chinese New Year, if you dismantle the door or change the position of the door, it means that blessings will not be able to enter the house. Therefore, inWax MoonDuring the cleaning, the door of the house is immovable and must be left in its original state.
Expansion: Some witnesses recalled that they were there when they were youngRuralDuring the Chinese New Year, the door of the house is very particular. Every year before the Chinese New Year, my father would put red paper on the gate to beg for itPeaceAuspicious. After this red paper is pasted, it cannot be torn off at will, and it can not be taken off until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month or the Lantern Festival. The location of the gate cannot be changed, because changing the location will affect the family's luck.
2.2. Bed without moving: The bed is a place where people rest and sleep, so the comfort of the bed is very important. If you clean the bottom of the bed, you will find that it will be more comfortable to change the position of the bed, but the older generation thinks that inWax MoonWhen cleaning, it should be mainly stable, and it is not advisable to move the bed easily, so as not to affect the fortune. Therefore, after cleaning up the garbage under the bed, it is necessary to move the bed back to its original position in time to keep it stable.
Extension: Local custom states that one cannot eat in a bed and one cannot use the bed to store anything. Moreover, when cleaning the dust, you can turn the bed over or take it out to bask in the sun, which can remove the dust under the bedMoistureto make the bed cleaner and more comfortable.
3.Three-moost cooktop: The cooktop is inKitchenIt plays an important role in the cooking tool. It is believed that all meals in the home are made from the stove, so the stove is very important. Before the Chinese New Year, people will also use "white soil water" to scrub the stove to keep it tidy. However, inWax MoonAfter twenty-three, the old stove cannot be dismantled, if it is removed, it will anger the king of the stove and cause the next year to be unsmooth. Therefore, inWax MoonWhen we sweep the dust, we only need to wipe the stove clean and keep it tidy.
Extension: In the countryside, it is widely believed that the stove is an important piece of equipment in the home, which is closely related to the wealth and prosperity of the family. Therefore, inWax MoonWhen sweeping dust, the position of the cooktop cannot be moved or replaced at will.
1.One is to throw out the garbage under the bed: the bed is uslifeOne of the essential pieces of furniture that we spend half of our time in bed. The underside of the bed is usually used for storage, but it is rarely cleaned and cleaned, and it is easy to accumulate dust andBacteria。In the long run, dust build-up under the bed is not good for health. The ancients believed that when you were unlucky, you should clean your home thoroughly. Therefore, inWax MoonWhen sweeping the dust, be sure to clean up the trash and dust under the bed to welcome the new year.
2.Second, throw away the broken rice bowl: the bowl we usually use to eat has various materials such as glass and ceramic, and it is inevitable that there will be cracks during use. Although we advocate the family values of thrift and thrift, a broken rice bowl has lost its use value and only takes up space. Moreover, the ancients believed that the bowl was a thing for money, and if the family accidentally broke the bowl, they should immediately say, "Sui Sui (broken)."Peace”。If there is a broken job at home, it means that stable work is no longer reliable. Therefore, inWax MoonWhen sweeping the dust, you should throw away the broken rice bowl, which symbolizes the stability and blessing of the family.
3.Three to throw withered flowers and plants: withered flowers and plants give people a sense of desolation, withNew YearThe festive and lively atmosphere does not match. The ancients believedNew YearDuring the period of planting greenery at home can givelifeBringing vitality heralds a prosperous and hopeful new year. If inChinese New YearBefore the arrival, the flowers and plants in the house wither, which will bring bad luck and bad luck. Therefore, inWax MoonWhen cleaning, you should throw away the withered flowers and plantsNew Yearto make room.
In short, the significance of the rural dusting custom is to welcome the new year, expel ** and prayPeace。InWax MoonWhen dusting, the door, bed and stove are immovable, while the garbage, broken rice bowls and withered flowers and plants under the bed are thrown away. These customs embody:RuralPeople attach great importance to the cleanliness and tidiness of the home environment, as well as:New YearAuspiciousness and happinesslifeof anticipation.