The folk proverb says".Wax MoonTwenty-four, dust and sweep the house". Traditionally, we putWax MoonThe twenty-fourth is called "Dust Sweeping Day". In the north, it is called "sweeping", and in the south, it is called "dusting". Sweeping dust not only drives away diseases, but also prays for good health in the New Year, so every household carries out year-end cleaning, cleaning all kinds of utensils, removing bedding and curtains, cleaning the courtyard, and preparing to welcome the New Year cleanly.
Legend has it that in ancient times,Wax MoonIt is the day when the gods go to heaven, but there is an evil god who likes to play right and wrong in front of the Jade Emperor and portray the world ugly. Once, this evil god secretly told the Jade Emperor that the world wanted to rebel against heaven. The Jade Emperor was furious, and ordered that the crime book be placed under the eaves of the world, marked with spider webs, and beheaded all over the door, leaving no one.
Fortunately, the conspiracy of the evil god was discovered by the god of the stove, so the god of the stove thought of a way: fromWax MoonOn the twenty-third day of sending Vesta, until Chinese New Year's Eve receives Vesta, every house must be cleaned. If the house is not clean, the god of the stove will not come in. So people fight for disasters every yearWax MoonTwenty-three send Vesta, before greeting Vesta on Chinese New Year's Eve, they will sweep the dust and clean. Over time, this custom has been passed down to this day.
InWax MoonIn the process of sweeping, the older generation often said: ".Wax MoonSweep the house three times and don't move, and three will lose them". So what do the "three immobility" and "three to lose" refer to? Let's find out.
1.Immovable door: As an important part of the family, the door is not only a barrier for the family, but also a symbol of the entrance to good fortune and wealth. During the Chinese New Year, dismantling or transposing the door means that blessings cannot enter the home. Therefore, the gate is not to be moved at will.
The symbolism of the extended gate is not only the protection of the family, but also represents the dignity and dignity of the familySocialStatus. A spacious and beautiful gate will give a good impression and at the same time symbolize the prosperity and happiness of the family. Therefore, during the Chinese New Year, it is important to keep the door of the house intact to prepare for good luck and auspiciousness in the New Year.
2.Beds that can't move: Beds are very important for sleeping comfort. If the bed is unstable, it can affect people's physical and mental health. InWax MoonWhen sweeping the dust, focus on the stability of the bed, and do not easily change the position of the bed, so as not to affect the fortune. In particular, after cleaning up the accumulated dust under the bed, put the bed back in place.
The extra bed was something we used every dayfurnitureIt carries the function of rest and recuperation. People are very particular about the choice and arrangement of beds, hoping to give themselves a comfortable sleeping environment, so that the body and mind can be relaxed and rejuvenated. InWax MoonDo not move the bed at will when sweeping the dust, and keep the original bed position to stabilize the good luck and safety of the year.
3.Immovable cooktop: The cooktop is thereKitchenis a very important cooking tool. People are inWax MoonAfter twenty-three, the old stove should not be dismantled, so as not to anger the king of the stove and cause the coming year to be unsmooth. Wax MoonWhen dusting, don't move the stove at will, just wipe it clean and keep it tidy.
Extended ancients believed that the stove represented the fireworks in the home, which would determine the diet and health of family members. Therefore, in traditional customs, the stove has a great symbolic significance. Wax MoonKeeping the stove clean and tidy when sweeping the dust is not only to prepare for the New Year, but also to pray for family harmony and happiness.
The bed was indispensable for us every dayfurnitureMany people use the space under the bed as a storage space. However, there are often small bits and pieces of dust accumulated under the bedBacteriaIt is easy to become a place to hide dirt and dirt. The ancients believed that when you are unlucky, you should clean your home thoroughlyWax MoonYou can't ignore the garbage under the bed when sweeping the dust.
Extending the garbage under the bed will not only accumulate a lot of dust andBacteriaIt can also block the ventilation under the bed, affecting the comfort of the bed and the quality of sleep. Therefore, inWax MoonWhen dusting, always remember to clean up the trash under the bed and keep the bed tidy and ventilated.
The rice bowls we usually use may be damaged or cracked due to collisions during use. Although thrift is our traditional virtue, a broken rice bowl has lost its use value and will only take up space. Moreover, the ancients believed that the bowl symbolized the things of wealth, and if the rice bowl was broken in the home, it would affect stable work and financial luck. Therefore, inWax MoonWhen sweeping the dust, throw away the broken rice bowl.
Expanding our jobs is our daily routinelifeIt represents warmth, contentment, and happiness. It is common to say that someone has an "iron rice bowl", meaning that he has a stable job. When sweeping the dust, throwing away the broken rice bowl can also mean throwing away the unsmooth and unstable factors and welcoming a stable and happy New Year.
The withered flowers and plants give people a bleak and bleak feeling, which does not match the festive and lively atmosphere of the New Year. The ancients believed that the home was planted vigorouslyPlantsYes, it can be givenlifeBringing hope and vitality heralds a new year full of glory and prosperity. If there are still withered flowers and plants in the home during the Spring Festival, it means the coming yearlifeIt's not improving, it's not pretty. Therefore, inWax MoonWhen sweeping, you should remove the withered flowers and plants in your home, and at the same time, you should also remove the withered flowers and plants in your homeFlower potsCleaned and ready to receive new greenery and hope.
ExtensionsPlantsInlifeThere are many important roles in not only thatPurify the air, it can also regulate the aura and energy of the family. InWax MoonWhen dusting, keep the homePlantsHealthy and energetic, it can bring joy and happiness to the whole family. Therefore, in addition to cleaning up the withered flowers and plants, you should also pay attention to the homePlantsWatering and replenishing nutrients to keep them healthy and vibrant.
Wax MoonSweeping is also a good time to tidy up your home's food. Before the Chinese New Year, we often buy a lot of ingredients and snacks, but some food products will spoil due to improper storage or expiration. Expired food not only tastes worse, but can also cause health damage. Therefore, inWax MoonWhen dusting, carefully check the shelf life and preservation of food at home, and throw away expired or bad food.
Extended Foods is who we arelifeis a very important part of the country that is directly related to our health. Food safetyIt's something that we're all very concerned about. During the sweeping period, in addition to cleaning up expired and spoiled food items in the home, it should also be inspectedKitchenThe hygiene and preservation of food to ensure the family'sFood safetyand health. At the same time, we should also pay attention to saving food, avoiding waste, and creating a good family atmosphere.