Slaughter the New Year's chicken on the twenty-seventh day of the lunar month, remember to do 3 things, prepare 2 things, and make good luck in the Year of the Dragon
In traditional Chinese culture, the 27th day of the lunar month is a special day. On this day, every household slaughters the New Year's chicken to welcome the arrival of the new year. The slaughter of New Year chickens is not only to prepare the Chinese New Year's Eve meal, but also as a symbol and blessing. This article will give an in-depth look at the custom of slaughtering chickens on the 27th day of the lunar month, and why"Do three things, prepare two things"in order to please a good fortune in the Year of the Dragon.
i.The origin and meaning of slaughtering chickens on Chinese New Year's Eve.
In ancient China, slaughtering chickens on the 27th day of the lunar month was one of the traditional customs. This custom originated in the agricultural civilization, where people slaughtered New Year's chickens on this day, meaning to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, praying for a good harvest and prosperous poultry in the new year. At the same time, the homonym of chicken"Kright"It also symbolizes auspiciousness, happiness and well-being. Over time, the custom of slaughtering chickens has evolved into a cultural symbol, representing the Chinese's yearning and pursuit of a better life.
2. Do 3 things and prepare 2 things.
On the twenty-seventh day of the New Year, in addition to slaughtering New Year's chickens, there are"Do three and prepare two"traditions. This is not only a custom, but also a cultural inheritance.
1.Do 3 things.
First things first: cleaning. Before slaughtering the New Year's chickens, people do a big cleaning to remove dust and debris from the house to welcome the new. This is not only to welcome the New Year, but also to pray for good health and peace for your family in the new year.
The second thing: paste the Spring Festival couplets. Spring Festival couplets are one of the treasures of traditional Chinese culture and an indispensable decoration during the Spring Festival. On the twenty-seventh day of the Lunar New Year, people put Spring Festival couplets in front of their homes to pray for peace, peace and auspiciousness in the new year.
The third thing: worship ancestors. After the slaughter of the New Year chicken, people will hold ancestor worship ceremonies at home to show respect and gratitude to the ancestors. This ritual is not only a remembrance of ancestors, but also a continuation and development of family customs and family mottos.
2.Prepare 2 samples.
Item 1: New Year's goods. On the 27th day of the lunar month, people will buy New Year's goods in advance to prepare for the upcoming New Year. There are many types of New Year's goods, including food, beverages, clothing, decorations, etc. These New Year's goods are not only to meet the needs of the festive season, but also to create a strong festive atmosphere.
The second thing: set off fireworks. Firecrackers are an important part of traditional Chinese culture and one of the main entertainment activities during the Spring Festival. On the 27th day of the Lunar New Year, people buy fireworks to prepare for the arrival of the New Year. There are many types of fireworks with different sounds, and in some places there are even fireworks competitions and performances, adding a lot of festive atmosphere to the festival.
Third, the Year of the Dragon is a year of great luck.
The twenty-seventh day of the lunar month"Slaughter chickens"It is also an important symbol of praying for a smooth and auspicious new year. In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes auspiciousness, strength, and independence. Therefore, whenever the Year of the Dragon comes, people pray for smooth development, successful careers, and family happiness in the new year through traditional customs such as slaughtering New Year chickens.
In order to achieve this beautiful vision, people also follow some traditional customs and taboos. For example, don't break things or say unlucky things easily during the Chinese New Year. It is believed that these customs and taboos bring good luck and happiness. In addition, people also pray for the blessings of the gods and ancestors, pay New Year's greetings, worship ancestors, and burn incense in order to have smooth development, successful careers, and happy families in the new year.
iv Concluding remarks.
The twenty-seventh day of the lunar month"Slaughtering chickens during the Chinese New Year"It is a very important custom in traditional Chinese culture, which not only represents people's yearning and pursuit of a better life, but also a kind of cultural inheritance and promotion. On this day,"Do three things, prepare two things"Traditional customs add to the festive atmosphere. Through these customs and activities, people pray for good luck, successful careers, and happy families in the new year. The Year of the Dragon is approaching, so let's follow these traditions and taboos and pray for a better and happier new year.
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