Today is the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Sending the Poor Day , avoiding 1 thing, eating 2 thi

Mondo Culture Updated on 2024-02-15

Legend has it that in ancient times, Nuwa created the world, first bringing six kinds of animals to the world: chickens, dogs, pigs, sheep, cows and horses, and then human beings. Therefore, the first six days of the new year are celebrated in this order, that is, from the first day of the first month to the sixth day of the first month, each day corresponds to an animal. On the sixth day of the first lunar month, it is the turn of the horse, as the protagonist of this day, symbolizing the indomitable spirit and vigorous vitality of the horse.

Therefore, we will say that the sixth day of the first lunar month is "Horse Day". This name has a belly of stories, and it comes from the daily life of our ancestors. On this day, farmers will begin to prepare for the work of spring ploughing, which means that a new round of agricultural production will begin. On the other hand, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year is also the day when most people end their holidays and start work or business, which means that the new year is full of vitality and prosperity.

Let's talk about the terrible "fat" custom on the sixth day of the first month. As the old saying goes, from the first day of the first month to the fifth day of the first month, every household does not take out the garbage, otherwise it will take away all the good luck. In this way, until the sixth day of the new year, people will clean up the accumulated feces, and they will sincerely worship the gods in the toilet to clean up all the dirt accumulated over the past year. To do so is to throw away all the old misfortunes and bad luck and hope for good luck in the new year.

This old story of "Horse Day" not only tells about some customs of our ancient Chinese farming society, but also reflects the religious beliefs and cultural traditions of the people at that time. On this day, people will hope for a smooth and prosperous new year. At the same time, there is no doubt about the reverence and love for the horse as a sign. These old rules and cultural connotations still have a lot of weight in modern society, and the value of inheritance is also very significant. In addition to these, when it comes to the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, there is also a special name - "Sending the Poor Day", which means to send the poor days away and let good luck and wealth roll in.

Let's talk about the "taboo 1 thing" of "Sending the Poor Day", that is, taboo raising garbage at home. On this day, we have to clean up all the garbage accumulated in the house and throw it away. This custom has been handed down from the time of our ancestors, in fact, it is hoped that the New Year will bring peace and prosperity, and avoid evil. In the eyes of our ancestors, "garbage" represents the past, useless, and dirty things, and is usually associated with bad things such as embarrassment and poverty. Therefore, cleaning up all the garbage on the sixth day of the first lunar month is equivalent to getting rid of all the bad luck and poverty of the old year, making room for the new year, so as to welcome new good fortune and wealth. This is quite in tune with the New Year's momentum of "saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new", that is, I hope that in the new year, all aspects will be renewed.

Let's talk about the pancakes in "Eat 2 Things". Pancakes, that's an old partner of the northern people, an indispensable food for the "Poor Day" on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. On this day, people mix whole grains together, grind them into a batter, and spread them out on a hot pan to fry them into thin cakes. This pancake is not only fragrant and delicious, but more importantly, it means that in the new year, you can "turn over and be the master", get rid of the previous embarrassment and bad luck, and usher in new hopes and opportunities.

Horseshoe cake, this is a dessert on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year for our brothers and sisters in the south. The method is mainly to use water chestnut flour and sugar, first mix the water chestnut flour with hot water, mix it into a paste, and then steam it in a pot. This water chestnut cake tastes soft, sweet and silky, and is really fragrant and glutinous. Eating this also means that you can climb up step by step in the new year, whether it is at work or in life, you can become more and more prosperous.

This "Sending the Poor Day" is not just a simple matter of eating and drinking, it is a big deal in the old Chinese tradition. These pancakes and water chestnut cakes are indispensable delicacies on this day, not to mention the taste, but also the meaning is very good. These two kinds of food represent everyone's good wishes for the new year and new atmosphere, hoping to get rid of the past difficulties and be happy. These customs and traditions, to this day, still have a place in modern society, and the significance of inheritance is not small.

We live in this world, and any problem and challenge may be encountered. But yes, as long as you have that belief and that dream in your heart, no difficulties will be a problem, and one day you will be able to realize your value.

Success, that's not just coming, you have to save up bit by bit, you have to move forward step by step. After going through those ups and downs, I can finally see the beauty of the rainbow. Therefore, everyone has to work hard to move forward, pursue their ideals, and write a wonderful article for their lives. Come on, guys!

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