The tenth day of the Lunar New Year is the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, called the "Stone Festival", also known as the "Earth Day", and legend has it that this day is the birthday of the Land Father, also known as the "Land Day". On this day, there are many unique customs and taboos among the people, which carry people's good wishes for the New Year and expectations for the future life.
1. Customs
1.Sacrifice to the land:According to folklore, the tenth day of the Lunar New Year is the birthday of the land god, also known as the "land birthday". On this day, many places hold grand festivals to pray to the god of the land or "stone god" for a good harvest and a safe home in the new year.
2.Hang lanterns and set off fireworks:In some places, people will hang colorful lanterns and set off colorful fireworks on this day, which means to dispel darkness, welcome light, and pray for peace and auspiciousness for family members in the new year.
2. Food customs
1.Eat wheat: In Inner Mongolia, there is a custom of eating wheat on the tenth day of the first lunar month. Wheat is a local specialty crop, which means a good harvest and a happy life in the new year.
2.Make dumplings: Dumplings are a traditional delicacy during the Spring Festival in the northern region. On the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, many families choose to make dumplings, which symbolizes reunion and wealth.
2.Eat rice cakes: Rice cake is a traditional delicacy during the Spring Festival in southern China. On the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, people will eat rice cakes, which means that in the new year, step by step, every year will rise.
3. Contraindications
1.It is not advisable to break ground:The 10th day of the Lunar New Year is the birthday of the land god, so it is not advisable to carry out groundbreaking activities such as groundbreaking on this day to avoid offending the land god.
2.Don't take out the garbage:In some places, it is not advisable to take out the garbage on the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, because people believe that it will take away the wealth and affect the fortune of the new year.
3.It is not advisable to break things:During the Spring Festival, especially on the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, it is not advisable to break things. If something is accidentally broken, people will quickly say "Sui Sui Ping" to dispel the bad luck.
Although these customs, food customs and taboos on the 10th day of the Lunar New Year have gradually faded in modern society, they still carry people's good wishes for the New Year and respect for traditional culture.
On this special day, you might as well follow these traditional customs and taboos with your family, and feel the unique flavor of the New Year and the warmth of home together.