In traditional Chinese culture, the twenty-third day of the lunar month is an important festival
It is called "Xiao Nian". On this day, there are many customs and traditions among the people, the most unique of which is to eat sugar melons.
Therefore, the twenty-third day of the lunar month is also known as "sugar melon sticky".
Sugar melon is a sweet food made from maltose, which tastes sweet but not greasy, and has a crispy taste.
On the 23rd day of the lunar month, people will prepare some sugar melons at home, and the family will sit together, taste this delicious sweet, and enjoy the warm time.
Sugar melon is not only a delicacy, but also a kind of meaning, implying family harmony and happiness.
In addition to eating sugar melons, Xiao Nian has some other customs. For example, on this day, people do a big cleaning to clean up the dust and dirt in their homes to welcome the arrival of the new year. At the same time, people will also worship the god of the stove to pray for a good harvest and family safety in the coming year. In folklore, there are many legends and stories about Xiao Nian, which contain people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.
Xiao Nian is an important festival in traditional Chinese culture, it is not only a time of celebration, but also a time of prayer. On this day, people pray to the gods for good luck and happiness in the coming year. This prayer is not only an individual wish, but also an expectation for the entire family and society. Therefore, Xiao Nian is not only a festival, but also a kind of cultural inheritance and promotion.
In modern society, with the acceleration of people's pace of life and the impact of Western culture, the traditional festival of Xiao Nian has gradually been forgotten. However, in recent years, with people's attention and protection of traditional culture, the traditional festival of Xiao Nian has regained people's attention and attention. On this day, people return to their homes to reunite with their families to celebrate this special occasion together. This kind of reunion is not only a formal gathering, but also a kind of cultural identity and inheritance.
Xiao Nian is a festival full of warmth and joy, which not only represents a traditional custom and culture, but also represents people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. I hope that on this day, everyone can feel the warmth and happiness of home.