The custom of the tenth day of the Lunar New Year.
In traditional Chinese culture, the 10th day of the Lunar New Year is a distinctive day. The following are the main customs of the 10th day of the Lunar New Year:
Stone Birthday: This day is the birthday of the stone, and it is believed that the stone has a divine nature on this day to ward off evil spirits. Therefore, people born in the tenth year of the first month are considered to possess a character as hard as a stone.
Indoor worship: In order to pray for peace and prosperity, people will worship at home, especially to ancestors and gods. On this day, various food items and incense sticks are offered to pay homage to the gods and ancestors.
Children's play: On the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, children will put on new clothes and go out to play. It's a way to celebrate the New Year and relax your mind. Parents also buy a variety of toys and sweets for their children on this day to make the most of the festive fun.
Tani Festival: This day is the birthday of the god of grains, and people worship the god of grains at home and pray for a good harvest in the coming year. During worship, people offer a variety of grains and foods, such as rice, wheat, soybeans, etc.
Cornucopia custom: On the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, people will cut out the shape of a cornucopia out of red paper and place it in a conspicuous place in their homes or commercial establishments. This cornucopia symbolizes wealth and good fortune and can attract all kinds of good fortune and wealth.
Stone Hunting Customs: On this day, people will hold sticks or stones wrapped in red paper to "catch stones" in their homes or on the street, which means to ward off evil spirits and avoid evil. In some places, people also place a stone at the door to welcome good fortune.
The custom of eating dumplings: On the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, many places have the custom of eating dumplings. Dumplings are a traditional Chinese food that represents reunion and a good harvest. Eating dumplings on the 10th day of the Lunar New Year means family harmony and a happy life.
These are the main customs of the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, and through these traditional customs, people can feel the breadth and depth and rich connotation of Chinese culture.