Introduction.
Origins and legends.
In traditional Chinese culture, the first lunar month is the first month of the new year and the first month of the Lunar New Year. During this month, there are many unique customs and taboos among the people, one of which is the saying that "the uncle who died by a haircut in the first month". There are two popular legends about the origin of the custom of "cutting your uncle to death on the first lunar month". The first legend is that in ancient times, in order to shave his mother's head in the New Year, he drew a humanoid pattern on the wall with a razor and called him "uncle" in order to shave his mother's head in the first lunar month. Later, people spread the word of mouth, and there was a saying that "the uncle died of a haircut in the first month". Another legend is that in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, in order to maintain their loyalty to the Ming Dynasty, the Han people decided to shave their hair in the first month of the year to express their dissatisfaction with the Qing Dynasty. This behavior angered the Qing Dynasty, so there was a ban on "the first month of the haircut and the death of the uncle". Although these legends are not verifiable, they are widely circulated among the people.
2. The value of folk customs.
Folk customs are an important part of traditional culture, through folk customs, we can not only understand the history, beliefs, values and lifestyle of a nation, but also enrich people's spiritual life, inherit history and culture, and promote social harmony is of great significance. However, in today's society, some folk customs are beginning to cause controversy. In this case, we should look at folk customs more rationally, take their essence and eliminate their dross, not only respect the tradition, but also adapt to modern society.
3. Rationally look at folk customs.
Balance between tradition and modernity: While respecting and inheriting folk customs, we need to integrate them with modern society to make traditional customs rejuvenate in modern society.
Scientific scrutiny: We need to examine folk customs with a scientific attitude, eliminate the outdated or harmful parts, and absorb and carry forward the contents that are conducive to social harmony and human progress.
Equality and respect: Everyone has the right to choose their own way of life. We should respect and tolerate those who participate in folk customs because of their personal beliefs or customs.
IV. Conclusions. In general, folk customs are an important cultural heritage that deserves to be cherished and passed on. However, this does not mean that we have to accept all folk customs. A rational view of folk customs means that we need to look at them with a critical eye, both respecting and protecting traditional cultures and adapting them to modern society.