Do you know that Xiao Nian'er is a big day for us in China! Every household is busy sacrificing stoves, sweeping dust, and eating dumplings, and I feel that the whole air is full of strong New Year's flavor. Today, let's talk about those traditions and customs of Xiaonian.
Have you ever heard of Lord Stove? He's the protagonist of Xiao Nian! Legend has it that the Lord of the Stove was the guardian god sent by the Jade Emperor to each household, and was responsible for recording the good and evil deeds of each household. Every year, we have to provide the best food to his old man, hoping that he can say good things to heaven and bless our family with a smooth and safe new year.
When it comes to the sacrificial stove, don't underestimate this ritual. In my hometown, the sacrificial stove is a big deal! Early in the morning, the whole family has to gather in front of the stove and prepare offerings for the stove king. There are fruits, pastries, wine, and special sugar melons, which are the favorite foods of the stove prince! Arrange the offerings, light incense and candles, and worship the whole family together, praying for the blessing of the Lord of the Stove.
In addition to the sacrificial stove, there is also a custom in the small year that is to sweep the dust. Do you know why you have to sweep the dust? Because in the traditional concept of Chinese, before the Chinese New Year, you must clean the house and sweep out all the bad things, so as to welcome the new year. We northerners like to use brooms to clean the house, while southerners like to wipe down furniture with rags. Either way, it's all about good luck and hoping that the home will have a new look in the new year.
Of course, when it comes to Xiao Nian'er, how can you miss a hot dumpling? In my hometown, every family has to eat dumplings on this day. The shape of the dumplings is like ingots, which means that the wealth is abundant. Dumplings are sometimes filled with coins, candies, and other items that symbolize good luck. Those who eat these special fillings are said to be especially lucky in the new year!
In addition to these customs, there are many interesting activities for Xiao Nian'er! For example, cutting window flowers, pasting Spring Festival couplets, beating gongs and drums, and so on. One of the most lively is the temple fair. At the temple fair, you can see a variety of performances, taste a variety of food, and buy a variety of New Year's goods and knick-knacks. It's really lively!
Finally, Xiao Nian'er is also a good time for family reunion. No matter how busy they usually are, on the day of Xiao Nian'er, the family will try to go home for reunion. The feeling of sitting around as a family, eating dumplings and chatting is really warm and happy. This atmosphere of reunion is also one of the most important traditions of our Chinese.
In short, although the festival of Xiao Nian'er is not as grand as the Spring Festival, it is also a day full of warmth and joy. Through these traditional customs and activities, we Chinese express our prayers for a better life and the inheritance of traditional culture. I hope everyone can feel the warmth and happiness of home on this day!
Although everyone has been nervous due to economic reasons in recent years, no matter what, we must have a good New Year and live out the spirit of the new year.
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