On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the sixth day of the first lunar month, there is a profound cultural connotation. It is not only a day to send away the poverty and misfortune of the past and welcome the prosperity and good fortune of the new year, but also a time when people are full of hope and pray for peace, success and happiness in the new year. People express their yearning and pursuit of a better life through various folk activities, such as dragon and lion dances, firecrackers, and red paper. On this day of joy and peace, it is as if we can see that the poverty and misfortune of the past have been swept away and replaced by the hope and opportunity of the new year. And all this has been best interpreted in the excitement of the sixth day of the first lunar month.
1. Send the poor god.
The most important activity on the sixth day of the first lunar month is to "send the poor god". In traditional Chinese culture, the poor god is the leader of five poor ghosts, who are believed to bring poverty and misfortune. In order to drive away the poor gods and welcome good luck, people will perform some special rituals on the sixth day of the first lunar month. They will clean up the house, clean out the dilapidated items and garbage in the house, implying that they will send away the poverty and unhappiness of the past. In some places, a painting of a "door god" will be placed at the door to ward off evil spirits.
2. Market opening. On the sixth day of the first lunar month, this day is like being gently touched by the God of Wealth, which is the traditional "market opening day". On this day, merchants will open their doors one after another to welcome visitors from all over the world, implying that the new year will be rich and prosperous. As if in response to their expectations, customers flocked to the store, taking away joy and fortune.
In ancient times, merchants would worship the god of wealth on this day and light incense to pray for good business and good fortune in the new year. Today, although the custom of worship has gradually faded, the enthusiasm and expectation of the merchants have not diminished. Through a variety of activities, they show their characteristics and advantages, attract the attention of customers, and hope to get more business opportunities and profits in the new year.
It is like an old covenant for people to look forward to prosperity and business in the new year in a festive atmosphere.
3. Eat dumplings.
On the sixth day of the first lunar month, many families gather together to share the delicious taste of dumplings. The shape of the dumplings is just like ingots, which contains the profound meaning of wealth and auspiciousness. Coins, candies and other auspicious items are skillfully hidden in dumplings, symbolizing good luck and happiness for those who eat them. In addition, some places also add ingredients such as tofu or vermicelli to the dumplings, which means "there is a head and an end", which represents completeness and happiness. On this day, the family sits around and shares each other's blessings and expectations while tasting dumplings, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
Fourth, play and entertainment.
On the sixth day of the first lunar month, people are like travelers who have unloaded their burdens, and finally ushered in the time of leisure and entertainment. On this day, people gather with family and friends to go to a joyful feast. They either go out to play, or raise a glass to drink, or immerse themselves in the beauty of opera, film and other arts.
In some places, there are even grand folk activities. Dragon and lion dances, stepping on stilts, lively and extraordinary. These traditional performances, like a series of brilliant fireworks, push the joy of the festival to a climax. People are immersed in this rich festive atmosphere, as if they have returned to that carefree childhood.
In this day of laughter, everyone's face was filled with happy smiles. They enjoy the beauty of life in the purest way, feeling this rare comfort and tranquility.
In short, as a special day in traditional Chinese culture, the sixth day of the first lunar month carries people's best wishes and expectations for the new year. On this day, people pray for good luck, happiness and peace through various folk activities, as well as gather with family and friends to celebrate the festival. An in-depth understanding of the cultural connotation and traditional customs on the sixth day of the first lunar month will help us better inherit and carry forward the excellent traditional Chinese culture, and also enhance our awareness and respect for traditional festivals.
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