On the twenty-eighth day of the lunar month, the New Year's bell is getting closer and closer, and the smell of the New Year in the air is getting stronger and stronger. On this day of anticipation and joy, every family is immersed in the joy of welcoming the new year. So, what are the particularities on the twenty-eighth day of the lunar month? Today, let's walk into traditional folk customs and explore the rich cultural connotation behind this day.
In the ancient agrarian civilization, the twenty-eighth day of the lunar month was the penultimate day of the lunar year, also known as the "small year". On this day, a series of preparations are carried out to welcome the arrival of the new year. One of the most important customs is "dusting". Dust sweeping is not only the cleaning of the home environment, but also means saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, sweeping away the bad luck of the year, and ushering in new hope and good luck. This custom reflects people's desire to pursue a clean and fresh life, and also reflects the excellent quality of the Chinese nation's diligence and wisdom.
In addition to sweeping the dust, the twenty-eighth of the lunar month also has the emphasis on "pasting window flowers". Window flower is a form of expression of folk paper-cutting art, with diverse content and auspicious meaning. On this day, people will stick the cut window grilles on the windows, which not only beautifies the living environment, but also adds a strong festive atmosphere to the home. The patterns and themes of window flowers are often related to auspiciousness, happiness, reunion, etc., such as the word Fu, the word longevity, flowers, birds, fish and insects, etc., implying people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.
In addition, there is a tradition of "sacrificial stove" on the 28th day of the lunar month. In ancient times, people believed that the Lord of the Stove was the deity in charge of the family's diet, so the ceremony of sacrificing the Stove would be held on this day to pray to the Lord of the Stove for family harmony and abundant crops in the coming year. The ritual of the sacrificial stove usually involves the preparation of offerings, the burning of incense, and the recitation of the sacrificial texts, which reflects people's reverence and gratitude for the gods.
In addition to the above major particulars, there are also some local customs on the 28th day of the lunar month. For example, in some places, people will marinate New Year's goods on this day, such as bacon, sausages, etc., for the Chinese New Year; There are also some places where folk activities such as temple fairs, dragon and lion dances are held, adding to the festive atmosphere of the festival.
The exquisiteness and customs of the 28th lunar month are an important part of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. They not only enrich people's spiritual life, but also inherit the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation. In today's fast-paced society, we may have become accustomed to a modern way of life, but these traditional customs are still the root and soul of our national spirit. They remind us not to forget our original intention, keep in mind the importance of traditional culture, and also let us stop in our busy lives to feel the profound cultural heritage and the warmth of home.
In short, the 28th day of the lunar month is a day full of traditional cultural connotations. Whether it is dusting, pasting window grilles, sacrificial stoves or other customs, they all reflect people's pursuit of a better life and respect for traditional culture. On this special day, let us feel the unique flavor of the New Year and the strong cultural atmosphere together, and welcome the arrival of the New Year together. At the same time, let us not forget our original intention, continue to inherit and carry forward the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation, and contribute to the construction of a harmonious society. On the twenty-eighth day of the lunar month, there are steamed buns and appliqués