Time is really a magical thing, and in the blink of an eye, the Spring Festival holiday is like a rabbit that has slipped away from oil, running away without a trace. Before you can savor the decorations with red lanterns and couplets on the streets, many people have already begun to pack their bags and prepare for the new journey. Especially those young people who are working hard outside, their steps are always in such a hurry.
But when it comes to going out, there are always some "rules" that make people scratch their heads. For example, the older generation often mentions "seven don't come out, eight don't return", what the hell is this? Don't worry, let's take our time.
In the impression of many people, "seven do not come out, eight do not return" seems to have become a taboo, as if going out on the seventh day of the new year will be struck by lightning, and when you go home on the eighth day of the new year, you will meet ghosts. Some people say that this is just feudal superstition, there is no scientific basis, and there is no need to take it too seriously. However, there are also those who firmly believe that this is the wisdom of the ancestors and must not be ignored.
Having said that, we, the avid fans of culture, can't just accept this kind of statement, right? "Seven don't come out, eight don't return", there is really a story behind this sentence that we don't know.
In fact, this sentence left by our ancestors is actually telling us that family life should be properly arranged before and after going far away. After all, those trivial firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea at home are related to all aspects of daily life. This is not only an arrangement for material life, but also a manifestation of responsibility to family members and oneself. In the final analysis, what the ancestors meant was that when you go out, you can't forget the responsibilities of your family, and you can't let your family suffer because of a momentary negligence.
Some people may feel that running with the rhythm of modern life and being busy like a spinning top every day, who still has the heart to care about these ancient rules? But if you think about it carefully, these seemingly simple details of life are actually an art of life, a deep understanding and cherishing of ordinary life. In the fast-paced life, we often ignore these ordinary and important things, and forget to cherish those seemingly inconspicuous but full of warm moments.
Therefore, when we say "seven do not come out, eight do not return", it is actually reminding us that no matter how busy our lives are, we should not forget our responsibilities and love for our families. This is not only a material arrangement, but also an emotional sustenance and care.
So, how can we apply this ancestral wisdom to our modern lives? First of all, we need to learn to find a balance between busyness and be organized in both work and life. Secondly, no matter how long you are out, don't forget to maintain communication with your family so that they can feel your care and love. Finally, we must learn to cherish and be grateful, and whatever life gives us, we must accept it with a grateful heart.
On the road of exploring and inheriting Chinese culture, we should not simply label the wisdom of our ancestors as "feudal superstition". On the contrary, we should deeply understand the cultural meaning behind it, absorb the parts that are beneficial to us, and reinterpret and practice the essence of these traditional cultures from a modern perspective.
Seeing this, do you have a new understanding of "seven don't come out, eight don't return"? In this world full of changes, maintain a heart of awe, to explore and pass on the wisdom tempered by time, maybe our lives will become more colorful.
Okay, without further ado, I have to check the firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea at home, after all, tomorrow is the seventh day of the new year, and I can't go out (blink). What about you? Do you also have some stories or customs of traditional culture that you would like to share? Come and join us in the discussion and explore the breadth and depth of Chinese culture together!