Hello everyone, I am your old friend Fugui! In a blink of an eye, the excitement of the Spring Festival has not yet passed, and the thirteenth day of the first lunar month has quietly arrived. In traditional Chinese culture, the thirteenth day of the first lunar month is a day that should not be underestimated, and it carries a wealth of folk customs and culinary traditions. Today, let's talk about those interesting customs on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, as well as the 5 foods that must be eaten on this day. Follow the wealth, follow the tradition, and pray for good luck!
1. Traditional customs on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month.
On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, there are a variety of traditional customs among the people. For example, lighting stove lanterns, rolling dragon lanterns, tying lanterns, etc., are all to welcome the upcoming Lantern Festival. These customs not only enrich people's cultural life, but also entrust people's yearning and prayer for a better life.
2. 5 foods that must be eaten on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month
Glutinous rice balls. Eating glutinous rice balls on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month means reunion, harmony and beauty. Tangyuan is a must-have delicacy for the Lantern Festival, and on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, people will also taste this sweetness in advance. The glutinous rice balls have a soft and glutinous taste, rich and diverse fillings, and are available in a variety of flavors such as sesame, bean paste, and peanuts. Whether it's for breakfast or afternoon tea, a bowl of hot dumplings can bring a sense of well-being.
2.Dumplings. In the northern region, there is also the custom of eating dumplings on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month. The shape of the dumplings resembles ingots, implying that the wealth is abundant, rich and auspicious. On this day, every family will sit around making dumplings and enjoy the warm time of reunion. The dumpling fillings are also rich and varied, with a variety of flavors such as pork cabbage, leek eggs, and three fresh flavors to choose from. The boiled dumplings have thin skin and large filling, and the taste is delicious, which is a delicacy that cannot be missed on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month.
3.Capsule. Eating camellia on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month is a traditional custom in many places. Capsule, a seasonal vegetable in spring, has a fragrant and delicious taste, and is rich in nutrients. On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, people will use shepherd's cabbage to make dumplings or make shepherd's cabbage soup, which means welcoming the arrival of spring. Shepherd's cabbage is not only delicious, but also has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling, and is also beneficial to physical health.
4.Bean curd. Tofu is a nutritious ingredient that is rich in protein and a variety of trace elements. On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, people will use tofu to make various delicacies, such as mapo tofu, tofu soup, etc. Tofu has a delicate taste, is easy to digest and absorb, and is also good for health. Moreover, "tofu" and "Dufu" are homophonic, implying that the whole family is blessed.
5.Noodles. On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, there is still a custom of eating noodles in many places. Noodles symbolize longevity and peace. It is believed that eating noodles on the 13th day of the first lunar month is a blessing for a safe, healthy, and long and prosperous new year. Moreover, there are many types of noodles, and there are various recipes to choose from, such as soup noodles, bibi noodles, and fried noodles, which are both delicious and nutritious.
3. Taboos and prayers on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month.
On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, in addition to food, there are also some taboos and blessing traditions. For example, taboos such as avoiding breaking ground and quarreling are all to avoid destroying good luck and blessings. The blessing activities are more colorful, and people will pray for safety and success in the new year by worshipping ancestors and worshipping gods. These traditional customs and blessing activities reflect people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.
The traditional customs and food culture of the thirteenth day of the first lunar month not only enrich our spiritual life, but also bring us a lot of good memories. In modern society, although many traditional customs have gradually faded, the 13th day of the first lunar month is still an important day. It reminds us to cherish traditional culture, inherit excellent customs, and make our lives more colorful. At the same time, the thirteenth day of the first lunar month is also a good day to pray for blessings and auspiciousness, so that we can be full of confidence and hope in the new year to welcome a better future.
Well, the above is an introduction to the traditional customs and food culture of the 13th day of the first lunar month! I hope that while everyone understands these traditional customs, they can also feel the beautiful meaning contained in them and people's yearning for a better life. Finally, don't forget to visit my homepage to see more interesting food stories and cultural knowledge! See you next time!