The sixth day of the first month is sent to the poor
1. The origin of the day of sending the poor.
According to legend, in ancient times, the gods of heaven and earth would also celebrate the New Year. On the sixth day of the first lunar month, all kinds of gods will go down to inspect the world to check people's living conditions. To welcome the arrival of the gods, people will clean and tidy up their homes on this day as a sign of respect. At the same time, people will also throw away their worn-out clothes and leftovers at the door, which means to send away poverty and welcome prosperity.
2. The custom of sending the poor day.
1.Cleaning: On the sixth day of the first lunar month, every household will carry out a big cleaning to sweep away the dust and garbage in the home. This custom means to sweep away the bad luck of the year and usher in good luck for the new year.
Discarding shabby items: In addition to cleaning, people will also throw away their worn-out clothes and leftovers at the door, indicating that they are sent away from poverty. At the same time, there will also be people who cut their hair on this day, which means cutting off the troubles of the year and welcoming a new beginning.
Paste the word "Fu": On the day of sending the poor, people will also paste the word "Fu" on the door of their homes, implying that good luck comes and the family is happy.
3. The significance of the Day of Sending the Poor.
Although the Day of Sending the Poor is only a traditional festival, it contains a very rich cultural connotation. First of all, it embodies people's yearning and pursuit of a better life, hoping to usher in prosperity and live a happy and beautiful life by sending away poverty. Secondly, it also conveys an attitude of hard work and frugality, reminding people to cherish life and avoid waste. Finally, the Day also promotes the traditional virtues of respecting the elderly, caring for the young, and helping each other, so that people can feel the warmth of family affection and the sincerity of friendship in the atmosphere of the festival.
Fourth, how to live the day of sending the poor.
On this special day, we can spend it in the following ways:
Cleaning: Cleaning with your family to create a clean and tidy home environment means that you will be able to clean up bad luck in the new year.
2.Discard worn-out items: Organize your home and sort out things you don't need. Not only does this make our home spacious and tidy, but it also fosters environmental awareness and a spirit of conservation.
3.Paste the word "Fu": Paste the word "Fu" on the door of your home to pray for happiness and good luck in the new year. At the same time, you can also make Fuzi paper-cuts or buy Fuzi pendants with your family to add to the festive atmosphere.
4.Neighborhood Mutual Assistance: On the day of sending the poor, you can invite neighbors to participate in some community activities, such as volunteering to clean up the community environment and sending warmth to the elderly living alone. Through mutual help among neighbors, we can feel the warmth and care of the world.
In short, the sixth day of the first lunar month is a traditional festival full of cultural connotation and human touch. On this special day, let's pray together for family happiness, career success and good health in the new year! At the same time, let us cherish life, work hard, and continue to strive for the realization of our dreams and pursuits!