The wax moon is the last month of the lunar calendar, and the first month of the lunar year is the first month of the lunar calendar. One is the end of the year, the other is the beginning of the year, the wax moon and the first month are just two extremes, inThe old and the new alternateWhen.
In traditional culture and folk customs, both the wax moon and the first lunar month have a very special meaning and status. During this time, there are many customs and taboos, such as:"The wax moon is taboo tail, and the first month is taboo head".。Many people may have heard this saying, but they don't know what it means. Let's take a look at some of the traditional customs that you should know as a Chinese.
The wax moon is the tail of the year, and the meaning of "wax moon taboo tail" is very simple. It is the last month of the new year, put the middle of the yearEverything that needs to be done is done。It can't be delayed any longer"Tail"., don't leave the problem for the new year.
1. Sort out the debt
"Don't borrow money in the lunar month, don't account in the first month"., take advantage of the wax moon, whether it is the money owed to others or the money lent to others, you must try to pay it off. Debt-free and easy, owe money to others, there is no pressure to pay it off, and you can spend the New Year easily. If someone owes you money, go and take it back, and the big stone in your heart will fall, and you can still have money to live a good year.
Debt for the New Year, there is pressure in my heart. If you don't have to arrive for the New Year, you will feel aggrieved in your heart. No matter which one it is, dragging such a "tail" can't celebrate the New Year happily.
2. Clean it up
During the wax moon, there is a traditional custom that you need to clean your home. Clean your home thoroughly, and throw away some of the things that should be thrown away.
Cleaning is"Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new".specific manifestations,Don't leave the "tail".to clean up the dirty and old items. Keep your home clean and welcoming the New Year's good fortune.
3. Layue does not move
In ancient times, the transportation conditions and means of transportation were very backward, and the weather was cold during the wax moon, which would bring a lot of trouble to moving. In addition, there are a lot of sacrificial activities, and if you move to a new house at this time, you will add a lot of trouble to yourself.
According to tradition, moving during the lunar month means"Turbulent".It is a very unlucky move. The wax moon should be stable, so that it represents the successful end of the year.
As the saying goes", ".The plan of the day lies in the morning, and the plan of the year lies in the springThe first month of the Lunar New Year is the first month of the Lunar New Year. "New Year's Month", literally, refers to the inability to cut hair during the New Year. Actually, there are other meanings.
1, no haircut in the first month, "dead uncle".
The reason why there is a tradition of not getting a haircut in the first month is related to the entry of the Qing soldiers. After the Qing army entered the customs, it was promulgatedHead shaving order, requiring everyone to shave their heads. If people blatantly resist, they are likely to be killed. Therefore, people deliberately leave their hair uncut during the first month of the year to miss the old dynasty. That's why there is a New Year's Eve that ignores the head,"Thinking of the old".said.
However, the people use false rumors to understand "thinking of the old" as "dead uncle". And then there wereNew Year's haircut "dead uncle".This is a complete misunderstanding, and my uncle is inexplicably lying down.
2. Start from scratch
The first month of the new year is the first month of the new year and represents:Everything starts from scratch。There is one in the first monthGood start, the new year will be getting better.
In rural areas, people attach great importance to what to do in the first lunar month. This New Year, you can't beat and scold your children at will, and you can't quarrel with others. Otherwise, it will mean that the new year will not go well. Don't do heavy work during the first month, otherwise it will mean that the new year will be very tiring. A good start to the new year represents a safe, smooth, happy and healthy new year.
On the whole, "the end of the wax moon and the head of the first month" reflect people's good expectations and blessings for the New Year. Although the living environment and cultural perception of the present are very different from those of the ancients. However, some customs and taboos are still of great significance and should be known.