On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, as the saying goes, "one point, two hide, three don't buy", what does it mean? The rules left by our ancestors can't be lost!
We, the Chinese people, on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, every household is lively. This traditional activity, called "one point, two hide, three don't buy", don't look at the name, in fact, the meaning is simple, it is our expectation of a good day, and it is also a respect for the god of nature. Although everyone is busy now, we still have to remember these old customs and don't let them disappear like this.
Let's talk about "a little", that is, on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, every household has to light the lamp. Some people hang lanterns in their houses, saying that they can drive away dark and bad things, and that they wish their families good health and a full barn of crops. In some places, there are lantern festivals, and the temples and ancestral halls are very lively. The custom of lighting the lamp makes people feel how much we are looking forward to light and good days.
Let's talk about "two dodges", we have to avoid two things on the thirteenth day of the first month. First, don't smash anything, if you break something on this day, most of you will be unlucky; The second is not to say unlucky words, legend has it that if you don't have a good mouth on this day, the whole family will have to be unlucky. Therefore, on this day, everyone has to be very careful, beware of committing this taboo, and no one wants to get into trouble, right?
Finally, the "three don't buy", we have to remember three things not to do on the thirteenth day of the first month. First, don't buy clothes. Because the word "clothes" is pronounced the same as "legacy", the old people say that if you buy clothes on this day, it will be like losing something, which is not good. Second, don't buy shoes. Shoes and "evil" are the same sound, everyone thinks that buying shoes on this day may bring bad luck to the door. Third, don't touch the needle and thread. Needlework is often related to quarrels, in order to have a peaceful year, everyone will avoid buying needlework on this day, so as not to be at home uneasy.
In addition to these taboos, there are other hot ** on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month. For example, in some places, dragon boats are rowed, and everyone watches the dragon boat rowing and prays for smooth luck all year round. There are also some places where there will be a temple fair, or a market, where snacks, juggling and so on, are all enjoyable. These activities not only make the festival colorful, but also allow more communication between neighbors.
In modern society, with the progress of the times, the way of life changes again and again, and old traditions may be slowly forgotten. However, we must know that these customs carry our rich culture and history, and are the precious wealth of our Chinese culture. Therefore, we must protect and inherit these old rules, so that they can shine in the new era.
To sum up, "one point, two hide, three don't buy" is the old rule of the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, and we use these traditions to express our expectations for a better life and respect for nature. We must not only respect and inherit these old traditions, but also have an open mind to make traditional culture alive in the new era.