In the first three quarters of 2023, the number of marriage registrations was 5.69 million, an increase of 24 over the same period in 202250,000 pairs. It seems that there are more marriages, but some netizens said that if you look at it after 2024, this data will drop a lot, because 2024 is rumored to be the year of widows.
The reason why this year is called the Year of the Widow is mainly because there is no solar term such as the beginning of spring this year. In traditional Chinese culture, the beginning of spring is a very important solar term, symbolizing the beginning of spring and the beginning of a new year. Since there is no beginning of spring this year (lunar year), some people believe that it is an unlucky year that will bring misfortune and disaster to people.
This concept actually originated from the ancient people's worship and belief in celestial phenomena and nature. In ancient times, it was believed that celestial phenomena and natural changes were closely related to human life and destiny. Therefore, when some special celestial phenomena or natural phenomena appear, people will think that it is a warning or punishment from the gods or the heavens to mankind.
Over time, this belief evolved into superstitions and customs. For example, some places will consider a year without the beginning of spring to be unsuitable for marriage or having children, as it will bring misfortune and disaster to the family. In addition, some people also choose to perform some important activities or ceremonies in the year of the beginning of spring to pray for good luck and prosperity.
Of course, in modern society, many people no longer believe in this superstitious concept. However, because this concept has become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, it still exists in some places and groups. This year may be a less auspicious year for these people, and they may take some special measures to avoid misfortune and disaster.