As the Spring Festival approaches, the flavor of the New Year in the countryside is becoming stronger and stronger. In this festival full of festivity and peace, rural areas around the country retain their own unique New Year customs, which not only enrich the cultural connotation of the Spring Festival, but also bring endless joy to people.
Children, don't be greedy, it's the New Year after Laba.
Laba porridge is drunk for a few days, and it is twenty-three miles.
Twenty-three, sugar melon sticky;
twenty-four, sweep the house;
Twenty-five, grinding tofu;
Twenty-six, stewed meat;
Twenty-seven, slaughter the rooster;
Twenty-eighth, put the face hair.
Twenty-nine, steamed steamed buns;
Thirty nights to stay up for one night;
Take a walk on the first day of the new year. ”
1. Dust sweeping stove.
On the 23rd or 24th day of the lunar month, every household in the countryside will carry out a big cleaning, commonly known as "sweeping dust". This custom is meant to clear the bad luck of the year and welcome the arrival of the new year. At the same time, people will also worship the king of the stove on the stove, praying for a good harvest and a safe family in the coming year.
Second, paste the Spring Festival couplets and window flowers.
Before Chinese New Year's Eve, every household in the countryside will paste the Spring Festival and the door god on the gate, which means to drive away evil spirits and avoid evil, and welcome auspicious blessings. The content of the Spring Festival couplets is mostly auspicious words, which convey people's good wishes for the new year. In addition, the windows will be decorated with a variety of exquisite window grilles to add a festive atmosphere to the home.
3. Keep the New Year's and press the New Year's money.
On Chinese New Year's Eve, families gather around to watch the New Year and wait for the New Year. On this night, the elders will give the younger ones New Year's money, which means wishing them peace and auspiciousness, and healthy growth. New Year's money is not only the care of the elders for the younger generations, but also the good expectations for the future.
Fourth, firecrackers, dragon and lion dances.
When the New Year's bell rings, firecrackers will ring out one after another in various parts of the countryside. This custom is intended to ward off evil spirits and welcome good luck in the New Year. At the same time, dragon and lion dances will also be staged in rural squares, adding joy and joy to the festival.
Fifth, New Year's greetings to visit relatives and friends.
On the first day of the first lunar month, people will put on new clothes, visit relatives and friends, and greet each other. During New Year's greetings, the younger generations should salute their elders and wish them a long and healthy life and good luck. This custom not only deepens family ties and friendships, but also promotes harmony and harmony between neighbors.
6. Eat reunion dinners and dumplings.
During the Spring Festival, rural families hold reunion dinners, where the whole family sits around and enjoys sumptuous dishes. In addition, dumplings are also an indispensable traditional food during the Spring Festival. In the process of making dumplings, people will put a coin or candy into it, which means that the person who eats it will have a lot of money and good luck in the new year.
Summary. The traditional customs of the Chinese New Year in rural areas are rich and colorful, and these traditional customs not only reflect people's yearning and pursuit of a better life, but also inherit the excellent cultural traditions of the Chinese nation. In this festive and peaceful Spring Festival, let us experience these unique customs and habits together and welcome the arrival of the new year together.