Introduction: Inherit the ancient wisdom, the eight taboos on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and escort the prosperity and health of the coming year!
In the land of China, which has a long history, the Spring Festival carries a profound folk cultural heritage, among which the first day of the Lunar New Year is particularly crucial, which is regarded as the beginning of the year and the renewal of Vientiane.
The old people's word of mouth, "eight things not to do on the first day of the Lunar New Year", not only contains the wisdom and experience of the ancestors, but also entrusts the good wishes for a happy life in the coming year and not being poor. These traditional practices are now overlooked by many people. Review and remember these eight taboos together, in order to respect the ancient precepts and protect the auspicious New Year.
1.Do not sweep the floor and take out the garbage: Since ancient times, sweeping the floor on the first day of the Lunar New Year has been regarded as sweeping the home for wealth and blessings, so it is important to keep the home tidy and avoid deliberately cleaning on this day.
2.Do not move knives and scissors: The first day of the new year is full of auspiciousness, and the use of sharp weapons may cut off the fortune and cause unnecessary disputes and injuries, so try to avoid using sharp objects such as knives, scissors, and threads.
3.Taboo and unlucky words: On the first day of the new year, the words should be full of blessings and joy, and do not mention unlucky things such as illness and funeral, so as not to become prophecies and affect the fortune of the year.
4.It is not advisable to borrow money on the first day of the new year: People believe that lending money on the first day of the new year is like giving away their own fortune, so they should suspend borrowing behavior and give red envelopes to convey blessings instead.
5.Do not collect debts from others: Door-to-door debt collection on the first day of the Lunar New Year violates the harmonious and friendly atmosphere of the New Year, and is easy to create tension in interpersonal relations, which is not conducive to harmonious coexistence in the New Year.
6.Washing activities are particular: according to traditional customs, it is not advisable to wash your hair and bathe on the first day of the new year, so as not to wash away the auspicious luck of the New Year; At the same time, it is not advisable to change clothes on this day to avoid changing good luck.
7.There are special dietary taboos: the first meal of the new year does not eat porridge or medicinal food, because porridge symbolizes poverty, while medicinal food indicates physical insecurity, and is replaced by a hearty Chinese New Year's Eve meal and dishes that symbolize auspiciousness and wealth.
8.Wake up early to welcome the new year: getting up early in the morning on the first day of the Lunar New Year means that the year is diligent and energetic. Sleeping lazily is considered to miss out on good luck in welcoming the New Year, which is not good for the whole year.
Although it originated from the ancient farming culture and social environment, the ideas behind it can still provide valuable life wisdom and guidance for modern people. Respecting and following these traditional customs is not only a commitment to traditional Chinese culture, but also a way to place good expectations and blessings on the coming year.
As we celebrate the Chinese New Year, we should keep these taboos in mind to ensure a prosperous year in the coming year, with harmony in our families, prosperity in our careers and in our lives.