Fugui is here to give you blessings again! Today we will talk about the special day of the twelfth day of the first lunar month. During the Chinese New Year, every day has its own unique customs and exquisiteness, and the 12th day of the first lunar month is no exception. It is said that as long as you "eat 3 things, do 3 things, and leave 1 non-stay" on this day, it can mean that there will be no disease and no disaster all year round, and you will not have to worry about eating and drinking! Want to know what the customs are? Then follow the footsteps of wealth and let's find out!
1. Eating 3 kinds means that wealth is abundant, health and longevity, and family fulfillment.
Eat dumplings - the wealth is rolling in.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, dumplings are indispensable on the dining table of every household. Dumplings are shaped like ingots and symbolize wealth and good luck. Eating dumplings on this day means that the new year has a lot of money and a prosperous family. Moreover, the process of making dumplings and cooking dumplings is also a good time for the family to reunite and have fun. Therefore, regardless of the north and south, eating dumplings on the twelfth day of the first lunar month is an important custom.
2.Eat noodles – for a long time.
In addition to dumplings, noodles are also one of the indispensable delicacies on the 12th day of the first lunar month. Noodles have a long history in Chinese culture and symbolize longevity and health. Eating noodles on this day means that your family will live a long and healthy life. Whether it is hot noodle soup or smooth and delicious mixed noodles, it is the expectation and blessing of a better life.
3.Eat glutinous rice balls - reunion and reunion.
In the southern region, there is also the custom of eating rice balls on the twelfth day of the first lunar month. Tangyuan is a round dessert made from glutinous rice flour that symbolizes reunion and happiness. Eating glutinous rice balls on this day means that family reunion, living in harmony, and fulfilling life are fulfilled. The sweet dumplings also convey people's yearning and pursuit of a happy life.
2. Do 3 things, which means to go to bad luck, welcome auspiciousness, and keep safe.
Dust and scale removal - say goodbye to the old and welcome the new.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, every household will carry out a big cleaning to remove dust and garbage from the house. This custom symbolizes the removal of the bad luck and bad luck of the old year and the cleanliness and auspiciousness of the new year. By sweeping the dust and dirt, people want to create a clean, tidy environment for the new year where good luck and happiness come to the home.
2.Hang lanterns – light up the future.
Hanging lanterns is one of the traditional customs during the Spring Festival, representing light and hope. Hanging lanterns on the twelfth day of the first lunar month means that the future is illuminated and life is full of sunshine. Whether it is the red lantern hanging under the eaves or the small lantern placed on the table, it all carries people's expectations and blessings for a better life.
3.Worship ancestors and worship gods - pray for blessings and peace.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, many families also perform ancestor worship activities to express respect and gratitude to their ancestors. At the same time, they will also go to the temple to worship the gods and pray for blessings, hoping to get the protection of the gods and bless the safety and health of their families. These activities are not only the inheritance and respect of traditional culture, but also the prayer and blessing for the happy life of the family.
Three, 1 does not stay, meaning rich and worry-free.
No leftovers – more than every year.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, it is traditionally left that there are no leftovers, which means that there is no poverty and misfortune. After eating, people try not to leave any leftovers, symbolizing a prosperous and carefree life in the new year. This custom also reminds us to cherish food, avoid waste, and face every gift in life with gratitude.
Although these customs and exquisiteness may seem simple, they contain the Chinese's pursuit of health, wealth and happiness, as well as the expectation of a better life. By following these traditions, we will not only be able to feel the strong festive atmosphere and cultural heritage, but also pray for good luck and happiness in the new year. So, on the twelfth day of the first lunar month, you might as well arrange your life according to these customs!
Finally, Fugui is here to wish everyone no illness and no disasters, no worries about eating and drinking, and happiness in the new year!