After a year of hard work and dedication, people hope to usher in good luck in the new year, and the arrival of the God of Wealth symbolizes the advent of wealth and blessings. And on the second day of the first lunar month, there is a unique custom in the north, which is to welcome the arrival of the God of Wealth. On this day, every household will set off firecrackers at noon in order to give a warm welcome to the God of Wealth. At the same time, people worship the god of wealth and pray that he will bring wealth and blessings, and bring good luck and happiness. This is an upward and benevolent mentality, and it is also a beautiful expectation for the future.
In addition to the lively festivities, there is also hearty food that people will eatRavioliIt means that the road to wealth is wide and the fortune is prosperous. And this wayGastronomyThe production process is even more mouth-watering. in the boilRavioliIn this process, the dough is rolled into a thin crust and filled with a variety of delicious fillings, such as porkShrimpLeeksWait. RavioliThere are various shapes, such as pinched flowers, lace, steamed buns, and so on. When eating, it is served with sauce and vinegar, and the taste is soft and delicious. Look at a bowlRavioli, can't help but make people salivate, and even more people look forward to the new year to be full of wealth and good luck.
In addition to the custom of welcoming the God of Wealth, the second day of the first lunar month is also the day when the married daughter returns to her parents' home, and this day is called the day of welcoming the son-in-law. When the daughter returns to her parents' home with her husband, the family gathers together to celebrate the festive season. It's not just between familiesAffectionis also an expression of daughter's filial piety to her parents.
When the married daughter returns to her parents' home, she also has to carry some gifts and red envelopes. Most of these gifts come in pairs, implying that good things come in pairs. At the same time, the daughter also has to bring some small ones to the children of her mother's familyGiftsor red envelopes, showing the warmth and care of the family. Behind this custom, there are values of respecting the elderly, loving the young, inheriting and being friendly, and it is also for the familyAffectionBest wishes.
On the second day of the first lunar month, whether it is visiting relatives and friends or celebrating the New Year at home, it is indispensable for people to come to the house. In order to give these New Year's greetings a festive feeling, people prepare some change red envelopes. These red envelopes represent:New YearThe blessings and festivity, so that people feel the atmosphere of the festival.
And in order to cope with these young people and children, people put some cash in their pockets, which is often described as "waist money". The moral of this custom is that the God of Wealth is not empty, which means that there will be an accumulation and harvest of wealth in the coming year. Behind this seemingly simple custom, there is people's vision and hope for a better future.
Although the second day of the first lunar month is a festive day, there are some taboos and particularities to be aware of. One of them is not splashing water or bathing. In the ancestral beliefs, water was seen as a symbol of wealth, so splashing and bathing were both believed to take away wealth and affect fortune in the coming year.
Another taboo is not to say unlucky things. On this day, people should keep their mouths in check and refrain from saying unlucky things so as not to bring bad luck. The second day of the first lunar month is the first day of the new year, and people want to be smooth and prosperous, so they must be cautious in their words and deeds and maintain a positive attitude.
On the table on the second day of the Lunar New Year, there are two kinds of food customs that are widely followed. Northerners like to eat noodles, while southerners prefer itRice cakes。Faces andRice cakesAll imply reunion and longevity, yesChinese New YearPeriod is indispensableGastronomyOne.
Northerners make a special pasta dish on this dayRavioli。ThisGastronomyThe production process is quite elegant, the dough is made as thin as paper, and the fillings are rich and varied, including porkShrimpLeeksWait. RavioliThe shape is also unique, with pinched flowers, lace, steamed buns, etc. When eating, add sauce and vinegar to make it tender and delicious. RavioliIt means "opening up the road to wealth and prosperity", and makes people look forward to the new year.
Southerners, on the other hand, love to eatRice cakes, which is made from glutinous riceDessertsRice cakesThe taste is soft and the sweetness is moderate, which means "hair every year, rising every year". EatRice cakesAt the same time, there is also an interesting custom activity, which is to useRice cakesColorful patterns are displayed to symbolize a good harvest and good weather.
All these traditional customs and food customs, are made toChinese New YearThere is more atmosphere and flavor of the year. These customs carry the people's hopes for a better future and allow us to feel the tradition in the new yearCultureThe charm and warmth.
The second day of the first lunar month is a day full of joy and blessings, on this day, people will welcome the god of wealth, welcome the son-in-law back to his parents' home, pay New Year's greetings, send blessings, and enjoyGastronomy, celebrateNew YearArrival. Behind these customs, there is the pursuit of wealth and happiness, the pursuit of family and happinessAffectionand a vision for a better future. It is these customs and traditions that keep people inChinese New YearDuring the period, I felt a strong New Year's flavor and warm feelings. Let's gather together at the happy table and spend time togetherChinese New Yearto welcome the arrival of the new year. May you all have good fortune and a safe year!