The second day of the Lunar New Year is a very important day in traditional Chinese culture. On this day, people follow a series of customs and rituals to pray for peace, smoothness and good fortune in the new year.
First of all, the second day of the Lunar New Year is also known as the "New Year's Day", which is an important part of the Spring Festival celebration. On this day, people get up early, put on new clothes, worship their ancestors, and pray for the blessings of their ancestors and gods. Breakfast is also very particular, must eat reunion dinner, meaning family reunion, live in harmony.
In addition, the second day of the Lunar New Year is also the day to return to my parents' home. Married daughters return to their parents' homes with their husbands and children to be reunited with their families. This is not only filial piety to parents, but also the importance of family affection. On this day, the elders of the family will give red envelopes to the children, wishing them healthy growth and success in their studies.
In addition to these customs, there are some other particularities on the second day of the Lunar New Year. For example, you can't wash your hair, sweep the floor, take out the trash, etc. on this day. These are based on the ancient belief that it will ruin wealth or bring bad luck.
In Guangdong, there is also the custom of "eating New Year's dinner" on the second day of the Lunar New Year. This meal must prepare some auspicious dishes such as fish, tofu, lettuce, etc., to pray for abundant food and clothing in the new year.
Overall, the second day of the Lunar New Year is a day full of tradition and exquisiteness. On this day, people express their importance to family and affection and their yearning for a better life through various customs and exquisiteness. Although the pace of modern life is getting faster and faster, these traditional customs still occupy an important position in people's hearts and inherit the excellent culture of the Chinese nation. On the second day of the Lunar New Year, let's follow these customs and practices together and pray for peace, success and good fortune for the new year.