Hello everyone, I am your old friend Fugui! Time flies, time flies, in the blink of an eye, the hustle and bustle of the Spring Festival has gradually faded away, but every day in the first month is full of traditional charm and unique customs for us Chinese. No, the twelfth day of the first lunar month is approaching, do you know what is special about this day? The old man often says, "Twelve eat three things, and people are prosperous and wealthy", what do these three things refer to? Today, Fugui will take you to see how we should eat and play on the twelfth day of the first lunar month, so as to please a good fortune and usher in a year of good luck!
1. What is the twelfth day of the first lunar month?
The twelfth day of the first lunar month, in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, is the twelfth day after the Spring Festival. The day was not as good as it was at the beginning.
The 1st and 15th have well-known festival names, but it has its own unique cultural connotations and folk customs. In some places, the twelfth day of the first lunar month is seen as a small culmination of Chinese New Year events, with various celebrations such as building a lantern shed, roasting rat fires, and stir-fried peanuts to symbolize the dispelling of bad luck and welcoming new hope and happiness.
2. Traditional customs on the twelfth day of the first lunar month
Build a lantern shed. It is commonly known as "twelve lantern sheds". It means that the Lantern Festival is approaching, and the stewards in the village will gather skilled craftsmen and young adults to prepare lanterns from this day on, and make various preparations for the Lantern Festival. There is a nursery rhyme: "Eleven chirping, twelve building a lantern shed, thirteen people turning on the lights, fourteen lights are bright, fifteen and a half moons, sixteen people finish the lights." ”
2.Roast rats on fire and burn a hundred kinds.
In some areas in the south of Shijiazhuang, the folk still retain the customs and habits of inheriting the twelfth day of the first lunar month [roasting cypress fire]. At dusk, people in front of their homes, light cypress branches, a fragrance in the smoke spreads, in front of the house roasting people, you come and go, jubilant. Roasted cypress fire means "defeat a hundred poisons", "roast a hundred kinds", "roast mouse fire", children walk the streets and alleys to run to each house, roast a hundred fires, do not give birth to a hundred diseases, a year without disasters and no difficulties, roast before and after roasting, go out without looking back; Before and after roasting, there are no diseases; Before roasting, after roasting, ride a horse to eat meat; Before and after roasting, youth never grows old.
3.Celebrate the Day of the Rat.
Legend has it that the twelfth day of the first lunar month is the day when the mouse marries his daughter-in-law, and some say that this day is the birthday of the mouse, so people create a variety of "programs" around the mouse, which not only expresses the hatred of the people for the mouse, but also drives away the hard work of the parents and villagers for a year. The folk activities on this day include hiding scissors, collecting old shoes, pinching the mouth of a mouse, and building a lantern shed.
3. Eat 3 things on the twelfth day of the first month, and people will be prosperous and wealthy.
After talking about the traditional customs of the twelfth day of the first lunar month, let's talk about what we should eat on this day. The old man often says, "Twelve eat three things, people are prosperous", these three foods have a profound cultural connotation and symbolic meaning!
Eating dumplings - beckoning wealth and treasure.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, there is a custom of eating dumplings in many places. The dumplings are shaped like ingots, implying that the wealth is wide and the wealth is rich. Moreover, the fillings of the dumplings are varied and can be chosen according to the taste of the family. Whether it's pork and cabbage filling, leek egg filling or shrimp filling, it can make the family eat with relish. When eating dumplings, don't forget to pair them with a bowl of hot dumpling soup, which is both warm and comfortable.
2.Eat noodles – for a long time.
In addition to dumplings, noodles are also eaten on the twelfth day of the first lunar month. In traditional Chinese culture, noodles symbolize longevity and longevity than Nanshan. Eating noodles on this day means that your family is healthy, long, and happy. You can choose different types of noodles, such as handmade noodles, somen noodles or instant noodles, and combine them with vegetables and meat to make soup or mixed noodles with great color and flavor. When eating noodles, you can add some chili oil or peppercorn powder to enhance the flavor and flavor of the noodles and make them more delicious.
3.Eat peanuts - more children and more blessings.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, there is still a custom of eating peanuts in many places. Peanuts are considered a symbol of "fertility and blessing" because they are prolific and easy to grow. Eating peanuts on this day means that the family is prosperous and the children and grandchildren are full. You can choose different ways to eat fried peanuts, boiled peanuts or peanut candy to meet the taste needs of your family. When eating peanuts, you can taste delicious peanuts while peeling the shell, and enjoy parent-child time and family warmth.
Fourth, the dietary taboo on the twelfth day of the first month.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, although there are abundant dietary customs and food choices, there are also some dietary taboos that need to be paid attention to. For example, in some places, people avoid eating "hair products" such as duck and fish on this day, as these foods are thought to be disease-prone or unhealthy. In addition, there are some places that avoid eating liquid foods such as porridge or porridge on this day, as these foods are considered to be easy for fortune to drain away. Of course, there is no scientific basis for these dietary taboos, they are just part of the traditional folk customs. While enjoying the food, we should also pay attention to balanced nutrition and reasonable combination!
Although the twelfth day of the first lunar month is not as grand and lively as the Spring Festival, it has its own unique cultural connotation and folk customs. By understanding these customs and food choices, we can better feel the breadth and richness of traditional Chinese culture. In the days to come, let's continue to pay attention to and inherit these beautiful traditional cultures! I wish you all good health, smooth career, family harmony and happiness in the new year!