Fugui is here to share with you again! This time, let's talk about a special day - the twelfth day of the first month of the Year of the Dragon. Do you know? In traditional Chinese culture, this day is a day full of mystery and rich customs. It is said that if you want to have a smooth and auspicious year, there are four "auspicious things" that you must not forget. What are the four of them? Don't worry, listen to me slowly, I promise to open your eyes and have a good New Year!
1. Roasting Fire Festival: Exorcise evil spirits and avoid disasters, and pray for peace.
In North China, especially in the southern part of Shijiazhuang in Hebei Province, there is a unique custom - the 12th day of the first lunar month. On this day, people gather the branches and leaves of the cypress tree, which symbolize good fortune and longevity, and light a bonfire at night, and the whole family sits around to participate in the fire-roasting activity. The flickering firelight and warmth not only dispel the cold of winter, but also imply to ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters, and pray for peace and success in the coming year.
Although the origin of the fire festival is unknown, this custom has been passed down from generation to generation and has become an important tradition in the hearts of the local people. In the process of roasting the fire, people will also sing cheerful songs, dance enthusiastically, and laughter echo in the night sky, so lively!
2. Lighting Day: The blood continues, and it is bright and festive.
In some parts of southern China, such as Guangdong and Fujian, the twelfth day of the first lunar month has a very different custom – the day of the first lunar month. This day is significant for newly born males as they are new members of the family tree and need to be registered and celebrated on this day. During the ceremony, the elders of the family will give the newborn name and blessing, and hold a grand banquet to entertain relatives and friends to witness this important occasion.
In some places, the "lantern day" refers to the beginning of the preparation of lanterns for the Lantern Festival. Families build lantern sheds and make all kinds of lanterns. These lanterns come in a variety of shapes and colors, and some are decorated with elaborate patterns and patterns. When night falls, people light candles or electric lights in lanterns, and the whole village or street is lit up with colorful lights. Children play with lanterns, while adults sit around and enjoy the lanterns, talking about their New Year's plans and hopes.
Whether it is the day of the day or the day of the lamp, it reflects people's attention to the continuation of blood and family reproduction, as well as the yearning and pursuit of a better life. These customs not only enrich people's cultural life, but also inherit the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation.
3. Mouse Festival: Pinch the mouse's mouth and bewilder the mouse's eyes.
In some places, people also have an interesting custom - the festival of rats. On this day, dumplings are pinched into the shape of rats and decorated with small objects such as mung beans as "rat eyes". These dumplings are not only realistic and cute, but also symbolize "pinching the mouse's mouth", hoping to prevent rats from eating food and objects in the house, and ensure the prosperity and safety of the family.
In addition to kneading dumplings, some places also drink millet soup or cornmeal porridge at night. The food is slimy, symbolizing the "eyes of the rats", hoping that the rats will not see clearly and will not destroy crops and household belongings. Although these customs may sound magical and even ridiculous, they embody people's yearning for a better life and the hope of family happiness.
4. Throw away old shoes: Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, and welcome a better life.
There is also an interesting custom among the people - throwing old shoes. On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, some people throw away or burn their old shoes. This custom means throwing away the old bad things and the negative factors such as bad luck and bad luck of the past year, and ushering in a new new year with a good life and good luck. At the same time, it also symbolizes that people should face the future bravely, not afraid of difficulties, and move forward bravely.
In addition to the above four auspicious events, there are many other customs and activities on the twelfth day of the first month of the Year of the Dragon. For example, some places will hold temple fairs, dragon and lion dances and other folk performances; In some places, blessing activities or fireworks are set off to celebrate; There are also places where specific foods are eaten to pray for good luck and so on. These customs and activities are unique and colorful, making people feel a strong festive atmosphere and festive atmosphere in the new year.
In conclusion, the twelfth day of the first month of the Year of the Dragon carries a wealth of history, beliefs, and folk customs. By participating in these traditional activities, we can not only feel the charm of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation, but also allow ourselves to harvest more good luck and happiness in the new year. So, don't forget to do these four auspicious things on this day! Read early and understand early, and have good luck in the New Year!
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