Hello dear friends! I am your old friend Fugui!
Time flies, time flies, and in a blink of an eye, we have ushered in another day full of festivity and auspiciousness - the eighteenth day of the first lunar month! This day, in the tradition of our ancestors, is a very special day, known as "Fortune Day". As the name suggests, this day symbolizes abundant wealth and good luck, and it is a good day full of hope and longing.
On this special day, according to traditional customs, we have some things that must and cannot be done. Below, Fugui will give you a detailed introduction to the traditional folk customs of the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, I hope you can understand and pass it on, so that our life is more colorful, more than every year!
1. Eating 4 kinds of food means that wealth is rolling in
On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, according to traditional customs, we should eat four kinds of food, which means that wealth is rolling in. The four delicacies are dumplings, fish, lettuce and glutinous rice balls.
Dumplings - Fortune and treasure.
Dumplings are one of the must-eat delicacies for our Chinese New Year's Festival. It is shaped like an ingot, which means that fortune is drawn into the treasure and the wealth is abundant. Eating dumplings on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month means that you can prosper financially and have a successful career in the new year. Moreover, the filling of dumplings can be chosen according to personal taste, whether it is pork and cabbage filling or leek egg filling, it is a delicious and nutritious choice. On this day, the whole family sits around making dumplings and eating dumplings, enjoying the warmth and happiness of the family, and also implying reunion, harmony and beauty.
2.Fish – more than every year.
In our traditional Chinese culture, fish has always been a symbol of good luck. Eating fish on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month means that there is more than enough every year and prosperous wealth. There are many types of fish, such as carp, sea bass, crucian carp, etc., all of which are delicious and nutritious. Whether steamed or braised to make a delicious dish. Eating a fish on this day will not only be delicious, but also a good luck.
3.Lettuce - there is a way to make money.
Lettuce means that there is a way to make money, and the source of wealth is extensive. Eating lettuce on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month is also hoping to be prosperous and successful in the new year. Lettuce can be eaten raw, stir-fried or boiled in soup, with a refreshing taste and rich in nutrients. And, lettuce also helps with digestion and**oh!
4.Tangyuan - reunion and reunion.
Although tangyuan is a traditional delicacy of the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, eating tangyuan on the 18th day of the first lunar month also has a beautiful meaning. Tangyuan means reunion, harmony and beauty. Eating a bowl of hot dumplings on this day will not only be able to enjoy the deliciousness, but also feel the warmth and happiness of the family. Moreover, the fillings of the glutinous rice balls are mostly sweets, which also means that life is sweet and happy.
2. Avoid 3 things to avoid breaking the fortune and inviting disasters.
On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, according to traditional customs, there are three things that we cannot do, otherwise we may lose our fortune and invite disaster. These three things are to avoid quarrels, avoid breaking things, and avoid sweeping the floor.
Don't quarrel - make money in harmony.
The eighteenth day of the first lunar month is the day of fortune, and the most taboo on this day is quarrels and fights. Because quarrels and fights can destroy the atmosphere of harmony and affect the harmony and financial fortune of the family. Moreover, it is easy to say hurtful things or act impulsively during an argument, which can have a negative impact on our lives and relationships. Therefore, on this day, we should remain calm and rational, learn to communicate and tolerate when encountering problems and contradictions, and jointly find ways and means to solve problems. Only in this way can we maintain the harmony and happiness of the family and make our financial fortune more prosperous.
2.Don't break things - the years are safe.
On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, we should also take special care not to break things. Because in traditional culture, breaking things means "broken peace" in "years of peace", although this is a self-consoling expression, people still hope to avoid such unlucky things. If you accidentally break something, you should quickly say "Sui Sui Ping" or "Broken Peace" to dispel the bad omen. At the same time, we should also be extra cautious during this day to avoid breaking things due to carelessness and causing unnecessary trouble and distress to ourselves and our families.
3.Don't sweep the floor - gather wealth and keep money.
On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, the floor cannot be swept according to traditional customs. Because sweeping the floor will sweep away the family's wealth and affect the family's financial fortune. Although this statement is somewhat superstitious, it is interesting to learn about it as a traditional custom and cultural inheritance. During this day, we can choose other ways to clean the environment of the home, such as wiping the furniture with a rag, mopping the floor, etc. This keeps the home clean and hygienic while respecting traditional customs and culture. Of course, if the house is too dirty and needs to be swept up, you can also sweep it properly! But be careful not to sweep the garbage out of the door! Otherwise, the wealth will be swept away!
3. Follow the tradition and gather wealth.
In addition to eating delicious food and avoiding the three things, there are some other things we can do on the 18th day of the first lunar month to pray for good fortune and good luck! For example, you can worship the God of Wealth, set off firecrackers, wear mascots, and so on. These are common practices in traditional customs and imply asking the gods to bless them with good fortune and success in the new year.
Worship the God of Wealth.
On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, people will set up a statue or tablet of the God of Wealth in their homes or temples, burn incense, candles, paper money, and worship to pray that the God of Wealth will bless them with good fortune and success in their careers in the new year. This traditional custom embodies people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. In the process of worshipping the God of Wealth, we must maintain a pious attitude and believe that our efforts and luck will be favored by the God of Wealth.
2.Set off firecrackers.
Firecrackers are one of the important elements of traditional Chinese culture and a common custom on the 18th day of the first lunar month. It is believed that the sound of firecrackers can drive away bad luck and bad spirits, and usher in good luck and wealth. On this day, we can choose the right place and time to set off firecrackers and let the festive and auspicious atmosphere fill the air. But stay safe! Avoid causing fire and people**.
3.Wear a mascot.
Wearing mascots is also one of the traditional customs on the 18th day of the first lunar month. People will choose some auspicious items to wear on their bodies, such as gold toads, pixiu, copper coins and so on. These mascots symbolize good meanings such as attracting wealth and treasure, warding off evil spirits and avoiding disasters. On this day, we can choose our favorite mascot to wear on our bodies, so that we can be full of good luck and wealth. But pay attention to choose regular channels to buy! Avoid buying counterfeit products.
4. Other traditional customs on the 18th day of the first lunar month.
In addition to eating delicious food, avoiding three things and praying for good fortune, there are some other traditional customs on the 18th day of the first lunar month that we should know and learn.
Walk through all kinds of diseases. Walking around is one of the traditional customs on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month. It is believed that going out and walking on this day will drive away sickness and bad luck from the body, and usher in health and good luck. On this day, we can choose the appropriate place and time to go out for a walk or outing, so that we can feel the breath of spring and the beauty of nature. But keep warm and protect yourself from the sun! Avoid colds and sunburns.
2.Visit the temple fair.
Visiting the temple fair is also one of the traditional customs on the 18th day of the first lunar month. On this day, grand temple fairs are held in various places, where people can enjoy various performances, taste various delicacies, buy various special goods, and so on. Visiting the temple fair not only allows us to feel the strong festive atmosphere and cultural heritage, but also makes new friends and expands our social circle!
Well, the above is the traditional folk customs of the eighteenth day of the first lunar month! I hope that everyone can eat delicious food, do auspicious things, and avoid unlucky things on this day! Finally, I wish you all abundant wealth, good luck, good health, and all the best in the new year! See you next time! Don't forget to share more food and cultural knowledge with your friends! Let us inherit and carry forward the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation together!