2024 Chinese New Year outlook
The thirteenth day of the first lunar month occupies a special position in traditional Chinese culture and is known as:"Lamphead's Birthday"., is a continuation of the Chinese New Year celebrations. This day is not only an important festival of lantern culture, but also wrapped in rich traditional customs and deep folk beliefs. As the saying goes: "Ten."
3. Fourteen gods look at the lamp, ten.
Five, sixteen people look at the lights, ten.
Seven, eighteen ghosts look at the lights. "The arrival of the thirteenth day of the first lunar month marks that the preparations for the eve of the Lantern Festival are in full swing, and every household has begun to pilot the newly made lanterns, commonly known as it"Lighting the stove lamp".to welcome the upcoming Lantern Festival.
Every festival in China is not only a moment of celebration, but also inherits and embodies the profound cultural heritage and life wisdom of the Chinese people. The same is true on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month. On this day, in addition to "lighting the stove lamp", there are many traditional customs and folk beliefs worth paying attention to, the most famous of which is the "Hades". It is said that Lord Yama had 13 sons, but because of a quick bet with others, the sons died one after another, and one of them died every 28 days, and the thirteenth day of the first lunar month became the day when all of them died. Therefore, this day is known as the "Hades taboo", and in order to avoid offending the Hades, people will avoid marriage, groundbreaking, and relocation, so as not to cause trouble.
In addition to avoiding taboos, the 13th day of the first lunar month also has a series of food-related customs that are rich in cultural significance and blessing meanings. Here are a few representative foods and the cultural connotations behind them:
1.*Eat glutinous rice balls**:Tangyuan is a symbol of reunion and happiness in Chinese culture, and people from different regions enjoy it on this day to pray for family harmony and happiness.
2.*Eat holy worms**:In the Jiaodong area of Shandong, there is a custom of "holy insects" made of pasta, which symbolizes blessings and commemoration, and implies abundant grains and affluent life through eating.
3.*Eat tofu**:Known as the "Tofu Festival", people express their hopes for good fortune and prosperity in the coming year by making and enjoying tofu, as well as holding tofu fights.
4.*Eat poop**:As a traditional snack, the production and consumption of poop has a special meaning on this day, not only to replenish physical strength, but also to imply the sweetness and happiness of life.
5.*Eat Capsule**:The first freshness of spring symbolizes the flourishing of life and a new beginning, and people express their awe of nature and their expectations for life by picking and eating shepherd's cabbage.
The customs and taboos of the thirteenth day of the first lunar month are not only a reminiscence of traditional culture, but also an expression and prayer for a better wish for life. In the fast-paced modern life, these traditional customs remind us not to forget our original aspirations, cherish our families, value the harmony of nature, and inherit and carry forward the essence of traditional Chinese culture through the celebration of traditional festivals.
On such a special day, whether it is the bustling streets of the city or the quiet corners of the countryside, you can find the unique festive atmosphere of the 13th day of the first lunar month. From morning to night, whether preparing festive food at home or participating in folk activities outside, everyone is celebrating this traditional festival in their own way and expressing good wishes for the future life.
With the passage of time, although some traditional customs may change, the cultural significance and social value of the thirteenth day of the first lunar month will not disappear. It is not only a part of the Chinese New Year celebrations, but also a microcosm of traditional Chinese culture, reflecting the deep feelings and high respect of the Chinese people for family, life and nature. Let us not forget the wisdom of our ancestors on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month every year, cherish this hard-won cultural heritage, continue the beauty of this tradition, and make life smooth and happy. If you think the content is good, click below to follow it.