Hello everyone, I am your old friend Fugui! Today, let's talk about the special day of the twelfth day of the first lunar month. Do you know? In traditional Chinese culture, the twelfth day of the first lunar month is a particular day, no matter how busy you are, there are a few things that must be done, and there are two things that must be eaten. This is not only to satisfy the appetite, but more importantly, it means that the family is peaceful and everything is going well. So, what are the "4 things" and which "2 things"? Don't worry, listen to me slowly, I promise to open your eyes and harvest a lot!
1. Four things that must be done on the twelfth day of the first lunar month.
Hide scissors and collect old shoes.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, the scissors in the house should be hidden and wrapped in red rope or red silk bundles. This is done to avoid hearing the "click" sound of scissors, which means that the family will not hear the sound of "clicking" rats snorting things for a year, hoping that the house will be safe and free of rodent infestation. At the same time, children carry baskets to collect old shoes from house to house, a custom also known as "collecting evil spirits", which means taking away all bad things. The old shoes received will be burned in the shape of a "rat hole", symbolizing the "nest of rats" to be "stewed", which means driving away all bad things and welcoming good luck in the new year.
In addition, the custom of collecting used shoes also reflects people's environmental awareness. In the old days, supplies were scarce, and shoes were precious items. Therefore, the reuse of old shoes** not only saves resources, but also avoids waste. This custom also reminds us that in modern society, it is more important to cherish resources and protect the environment.
2.Pinch the mouse's mouth and roast the rat fire.
At noon, every household has to make dumplings, and the dumplings must be pinched into the shape of mice, with mouths, ears, tails, and mung beans as eyes. This is done to "pinch the mouth of the mouse" so that the mouse cannot swallow things, implying that the food at home can be safely stored and protected from rodent infestation. At the same time, people also light a fire in front of their homes to roast cypress branches and leaves, which is called "roasting rat fire". It is said that the smoke from the fire drives away rats, and the light of the fire also illuminates the darkness, meaning that it will drive away all bad things and usher in light and good luck.
In addition, the custom of pinching the mouse's mouth and roasting the rat fire also reflects people's love for life and yearning for a better future. In their busy lives, people don't forget to use these interesting ways to add fun and rituals to life. These customs not only make people feel the charm of traditional culture, but also make people cherish and appreciate the beauty of life more.
3.Knock on the corners of the wall.
In the morning, before the sun rises, people use sticks to hit the corners of the house where rats may be hidden, such as corners of walls and holes. This is done to get rid of rats and make the home free of rats. At the same time, the mouth also has to chant "beat, beat, fight, nine out of ten rats are blind", which means that the rats have nowhere to hide and protect the peace of the house. This custom reflects the importance that people attach to their home environment and their attention to the details of life. By tapping on the corners of the walls, people can not only repel rats, but also check whether the structure of the house is safe and secure, and find and solve problems in time.
4.Build a light shed.
From the twelfth day of the first lunar month, people have to prepare for the celebration of the Lantern Festival. Buying lanterns and building a lantern shed are essential. 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." It can be seen how important it is to build a lantern shed on the twelfth day of the first lunar month. The lantern shed is not only for lighting and decoration, but also to create a festive atmosphere and make people feel the joy and joy of the Lantern Festival. At the same time, the construction of the lantern shed also implies people's vision and expectation for a better future, hoping that life can be as bright and warm as a lantern.
2. Two foods that must be eaten on the twelfth day of the first lunar month.
5.Dumplings. On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, every household has to make dumplings to eat. This is because making dumplings is "pinching the mouse's mouth", which means that the rat cannot swallow things, so as to protect the peace of the house. Moreover, the shape of the dumplings is like ingots, which also means that wealth and good luck are abundant. Eating dumplings is not only a kind of food enjoyment, but also a kind of cultural inheritance and beautiful meaning. In the process of making dumplings, family members sit together, cooperate with each other, exchange feelings, and also enhance the cohesion and happiness of the family.
6.Stir-fried peanuts.
At night, every household has to fry peanuts to eat, which means "fried deaf mouse ears". Because peanuts are very similar to the eyes of mice, eating peanuts is also called "chewing rat eyes", which means making rats blind. Although these statements are somewhat superstitious, they also reflect people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. Fried peanuts are not only a delicious snack, but also a symbol that means to drive away ** and welcome good luck. While tasting the delicious taste of fried peanuts, people also feel the charm of traditional culture and the beauty of life.
3. Other customs and precautions on the twelfth day of the first lunar month.
In addition to the above-mentioned "do 4 things and eat 2 things", there are some other customs and precautions on the 12th day of the first lunar month. For example, on this day, avoid using sharp objects such as needles and threads to avoid stabbing yourself or others; Also avoid breaking things to avoid bringing bad omen. In addition, on the twelfth day of the first lunar month, people also perform some rituals to pray to the gods to bless their homes with peace and happiness. These customs and precautions reflect people's reverence for life and yearning for a better future.
The twelfth day of the first lunar month is hectic, but it is full of fun and meaning. By doing these four things, eating these two things, and other related customs and activities, people can not only feel the charm of traditional culture, but also imply the peace of the family and a happy life. These customs not only let us understand the connotation and value of traditional culture, but also make us more cherish and appreciate the beauty of life. At the same time, we should also understand that these customs are not superstitions, but a way of manifesting people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. Therefore, while inheriting these customs, we should also pay attention to the popularization of scientific knowledge and the cultivation of rational thinking, so as to look at the relationship between traditional culture and modern life in a more comprehensive and objective way.