Hello everyone, I am your old friend Fugui! Today, let's talk about the special day of the twelfth day of the first lunar month. Do you know that the twelfth day of the first lunar month is not an ordinary day, but it has rich connotations and exquisiteness in traditional Chinese culture. If you want the new year to be smooth and prosperous, the wealth is rolling in, and the people are prosperous, you must keep in mind the "3 customs, 2 taboos". Next, let me take you to uncover the mystery of these traditional customs!
Sacrifice to the god of the hearth. On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, there is a custom of sacrificing to the god of the stove in many places. The god of the stove, also known as the king of the stove and the king of the stove, is the god in charge of the family stove fire in Chinese folk beliefs. On this day, people prepare rich offerings and pray to the god of the stove to say good things to the heavens and keep the lower world safe. This custom embodies people's yearning for a better life and the expectation of family happiness.
2.Build a lantern shed.
The twelfth day of the first lunar month is also the prelude to the Lantern Festival, and many places will start to set up lantern sheds to prepare for the Lantern Festival. Building a lantern shed is not only a demonstration of skills, but also a cultural inheritance. People build lantern sheds to create a strong festive atmosphere, which also means that the new year is bright and bright, and life is becoming more and more prosperous.
3.Eat dumplings.
When it comes to the food on the twelfth day of the first lunar month, dumplings are of course indispensable. Dumplings symbolize wealth and reunion in Chinese culture, so eating dumplings on the twelfth day of the first lunar month symbolizes wealth and family harmony. Whether it is leek pork stuffing or cabbage and mutton filling, it is people's sustenance and expectation for a better life.
Don't throw things around.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, it is taboo to litter. Because in traditional Chinese culture, littering is considered a sign of disrespect for gods and ancestors, and it will invite bad luck and misfortune. Therefore, on this day, everyone should pay special attention to their words and deeds and keep the environment clean and beautiful.
2.Don't swear.
The twelfth day of the first lunar month is still a day of moral morality. On this day, swear words and foul language are taboo. Because in traditional Chinese culture, language is considered to be powerful, and swearing can hurt others and also affect one's own fortune. Therefore, on this day, everyone should maintain good language habits and say more auspicious words and blessings, so that the new year is full of positive energy and good luck.
In addition to the above three customs and two taboos, there are some other particularities and details that need to be paid attention to on the twelfth day of the first lunar month. For example, on this day, you should wear new clothes and hats, which means that the new year will be renewed; It is also necessary to avoid disputes and conflicts with others, and maintain a calm mood; At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to food hygiene and safety to avoid diseases from entering the mouth.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, in addition to eating dumplings, there are many other delicacies that can be tasted. For example, some places will eat rice balls or rice cakes to celebrate this special day; There are also places where noodles or wontons are eaten to symbolize longevity and reunion. No matter what kind of food it is, it is people's yearning and expectation for a better life.
Although thousands of years have passed on this special day of the 12th day of the first lunar month, the traditional culture and customs it carries are still timeless. These customs and exquisiteness are not only the embodiment of our yearning and expectation for a better life, but also the inheritance and promotion of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation. So on this special day, let us keep in mind the "3 customs, 2 taboos" and use practical actions to inherit and carry forward our excellent traditional culture!
Finally, Fugui is here to wish you all a prosperous new year!