As the bell rings for the Lunar New Year, we are ushering in a fresh beginning. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, this day has a special place in the hearts of Chinese, which not only marks the beginning of the year, but also carries people's beautiful expectations and prayers for the coming year. On such days, ancient traditions and customs are endowed with profound cultural connotations. Today, let's take a closer look at these customs and welcome the New Year together.
1 to stay
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the first thing to remember is "1 to stay". The word "stay" here has multiple meanings. First of all, it refers to keeping good luck and good fortune. On this day, it is believed that if good luck and good fortune are left at home, then the whole year will be smooth and auspicious. As a result, many families will choose not to go out easily on this day so as not to take good luck out of the house. At the same time, we will also avoid activities that may bring bad luck, such as sweeping the floor and taking out the garbage, so as not to sweep away good luck and good fortune.
In addition, "stay" also means to keep the family reunion and affection. The first day of the Lunar New Year is a time for family reunions, when people put down their work and affairs and return home to spend the festive season with their loved ones. This atmosphere of reunion and the warmth of family affection cannot be replaced by any material wealth. Therefore, we must cherish this moment of reunion and feel the love and warmth of our family with our hearts.
Finally, "stay" also represents the preservation of the inheritance and respect for traditional culture. The customs and ceremonies on the first day of the Lunar New Year are an important part of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. By following these customs, we are not only celebrating the New Year, but also passing on and promoting our traditional culture. This kind of inheritance and respect is our responsibility and responsibility as sons and daughters of China.
2 Worship
The second custom on the first day of the Lunar New Year is "2 to worship". "Bai" here refers to New Year's greetings. New Year's greetings are one of the traditional rituals of the Chinese, and it is also a way to express blessings and love. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, people will put on new clothes, bring gifts, visit relatives and friends, and greet each other.
The order of New Year's greetings usually begins with the elders, first to the elders in the family, and then to relatives and friends. In the process of greeting the New Year, people will say some auspicious words and blessings, such as "Happy New Year", "Wishing you prosperity", "Good health", etc., to express their concern and blessings for each other. This way of greeting the New Year not only enhances family and friendship, but also conveys people's yearning and expectation for a better life.
In addition to individual New Year's greetings, there are also some collective New Year's greetings. For example, in some places, there will be dragon and lion dance performances, which means to drive away ** and welcome auspiciousness；There are also places where temple fairs and other events are held to allow people to feel the atmosphere of the New Year in a joyful atmosphere.
3. Do not eat
The third custom on the first day of the Lunar New Year is "3 don't eat". "Don't eat" here refers to avoiding some foods that are unlucky on this day. This is to avoid bad things in the new year, which means that we should avoid all misfortunes and bad luck in the new year.
Specifically,Pears and persimmons are usually not eaten on the first day of the new yearBecause "pear" and "leave" are homophonic, implying parting and dispersion, while "persimmon" is easy to cause bad associations because its shape is similar to "thing". In addition, there are some places that avoid eating aquarium foods such as fish and shrimp, because these foods swim in the water, implying instability and insecurity.
Although these taboos may seem superstitious in modern society, the people's yearning and expectation for a better life behind them are worthy of our respect. Through these taboos, we can better understand the deeper meaning of traditional culture, and we can also cherish the happiness and stability we have now.
Do 4 things
The fourth custom on the first day of the Lunar New Year is to "do four things". The four activities are sticking Spring Festival couplets, setting off firecrackers, wearing new clothes and eating reunion dinner.
The first is to paste the Spring Festival couplets. Spring Festival couplets are a unique form of Chinese culture, which uses neat and meaningful couplets to express people's wishes and expectations for the New Year. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, people will post Spring Festival couplets at the door, which means to welcome the arrival of the New Year, and also means to pray for family safety and career success.
The second is to set off firecrackers. The sound of firecrackers can dispel evil spirits and bad luck, and bring good luck and auspiciousness to the new year. At the same time, the lively and festive atmosphere of firecrackers can also make people feel the breath and joy of the New Year.
Then it's time to put on new clothes. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, people will wear brand new clothes, which means to welcome the new year, but also to imply new beginnings and hopes. This custom of wearing new clothes not only makes people feel the joy and joy of the festival, but also expresses people's pursuit and yearning for a better life.
Finally, there is a reunion dinner. The reunion dinner is the most important meal on the first day of the Lunar New Year and a symbol of family reunion. On this day, no matter where they are, people try their best to return home to spend the festive season with their loved ones. This reunion dinner is not only an ordinary meal, but also an emotional exchange and integration between family members.
These customs and ceremonies on the first day of the Lunar New Year are all about welcoming the arrival of the new year and praying for good luck and happiness in the new year. Through these activities, we can not only feel the charm and connotation of traditional culture, but also cherish and appreciate the life we have now.
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