Hello everyone, I'm Fugui! In a blink of an eye, the excitement of the Spring Festival seems to have passed, and many people have begun to devote themselves to work and life in the new year. But you know what? In China, the smell of the New Year is not so easy to dissipate. Every day of the first lunar month has its own unique traditions and customs, and the twelfth day of the first lunar month is no exception. On this day, what to eat and what to do has a deep cultural connotation. So, what should I eat on the twelfth day of the first lunar month? Let's take a look with Fugui!
Dumplings: Fortune and treasure, wealth is rolling in.
In the north, on the twelfth day of the first lunar month, many families choose to eat dumplings. The shape of the dumpling resembles an ingot, which means that the source of wealth is wide and the wealth is rich. Moreover, the fillings of the dumplings are varied and can be chosen according to personal tastes and preferences. Whether it's meat-filled, vegetarian-filled, or seafood-filled dumplings, they are a delicious and delicious choice. On this day, the family sits around making dumplings, and the warmth and happiness of home are conveyed in laughter.
2.Noodles: Long and smooth.
In addition to dumplings, noodles are also one of the must-eat delicacies on the 12th day of the first lunar month. Noodles symbolize longevity, smoothness and prosperity, and represent people's expectations for a better life and blessings to family and friends. On this day, whether it is noodle soup, bibimbap, or fried mein, it is a good choice. When eating noodles, people also like to pair them with a variety of vegetables and meats to make the noodles taste more varied.
3.Fish: More than every year, more than rich.
In some areas in the south, eating fish on the twelfth day of the first lunar month is also a good choice. Fish symbolizes more than one year and more wealth, and represents people's beautiful expectations for the new year. On this day, whether it is steamed fish, braised fish or stewed fish soup, it is a delicious and delicious choice. When eating fish, everyone also likes to discuss the preparation and taste of fish, and share each other's food experience.
4.Ravioli: Happy reunion, harmony and happiness.
In Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places, there is still the custom of eating wontons on the twelfth day of the first lunar month. Wonton symbolizes reunion, harmony and happiness, and symbolizes family reunion, harmony and beauty. On this day, families will make wontons together and enjoy the warmth and fun of family affection. The fillings of the wontons are also varied, and you can choose according to your personal tastes and preferences.
5.Eight Treasure Rice: Auspicious, harvest and festive.
In some areas in the south, there is also the custom of eating eight-treasure rice on the twelfth day of the first lunar month. Babao rice is a traditional delicacy made from glutinous rice and a variety of ingredients, which means good luck and good harvest. On this day, families will make eight-treasure rice together to enjoy the fun of food and the warmth of family.
In addition to food, there are many interesting traditional events on the 12th day of the first lunar month. For example, building a lantern shed, lighting a day, pinching a mouse's mouth, hiding scissors, and so on. These activities are full of people's expectations and blessings for a better life, and also reflect people's inheritance and respect for traditional culture.
With the changes of the times and the development of society, the traditional customs of the twelfth day of the first lunar month have gradually faded, but their modern significance and value are still important. In modern life, we can combine these traditional customs with a modern lifestyle to create more fun and meaningful activities. For example, you can make dumplings, wontons or eight-treasure rice together as a family to enjoy the warmth and fun of family affection; You can also participate in some traditional cultural activities or folk performances to feel the charm and atmosphere of traditional culture.
Although the twelfth day of the first lunar month is not as grand and lively as the Spring Festival, it has its own unique charm and cultural connotation. By understanding and experiencing these traditional customs and food culture, we can have a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture and folk customs, and draw positive energy and a positive attitude towards life from them. In the future, with the continuous development and progress of society, the traditional customs of the 12th day of the first lunar month may gradually fade or disappear, but its cultural connotation and spiritual significance will be passed on forever. Let us cherish and inherit these precious cultural heritages together, and contribute to the promotion of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation!
The above is an introduction to what to eat on the twelfth day of the first lunar month! I hope this article can help you better understand and experience traditional Chinese culture and folk customs. Finally, I wish you all the best and auspicious stars in the new year!