Time flies like a white horse, and in a blink of an eye it is the twenty-third day of the lunar month, which is the traditional sacrificial stove festival in our country and the prelude to the new year. On this special day, every family is immersed in an atmosphere of joy and busyness to welcome the arrival of the new year.
The New Year is not only a farewell and summary of the past year, but also an expectation and blessing for the New Year. On this day, people follow some traditional customs and pray for good fortune and good fortune in the new year in a ritualistic way.
On the twenty-third day of the lunar month, there is a custom of "eating 3 things and doing 3 things". First of all, when it comes to eating, there are three foods that are essential. One is stove sugar
This is an important tribute to the god of the stove, which means to let the god of the stove taste some sweetness, so that he can say more good things in front of the Jade Emperor and bring more wealth and good luck in the coming year. The second is dumplings
This is a traditional food that northerners must have for the New Year, symbolizing reunion and wealth. The third is fish, as a must-have delicacy on the table, which means that there is more than enough food and clothing every year, and pray for abundant food and clothing in the new year.
And on the twenty-third day of the lunar month, there are three things that must be done. First of all, people will do a general cleaning to clean their homes to remove the dirt and unhappiness of the past year and welcome good luck and blessings in the new year. Secondly, people will choose to get a haircut on this day, which means saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new year, and welcoming the arrival of the new year with a new look. Finally, there is the traditional custom of sacrificing to the god of the stove. On this day, each family holds a ceremony to pray to the god of the stove for peace and good fortune, and to bless the family with peace and good luck in the new year.
Through the inheritance and practice of these traditional customs, people not only expressed their best wishes for the New Year and their respect and awe for traditional culture, but also felt the strong flavor of the New Year and the warmth of family affection in the process. On this day, no matter where they are, people will strive to be together with their families and spend this beautiful moment full of warmth and blessings together.