Hey, friend, have you ever heard the old man say that "I am most afraid of the sixth day of the first month"? Today, let's talk about this old saying full of local wisdom. Speaking of which, you might be thinking, "What? Is it bad to have a sunny day on the sixth day of the first lunar month? I thought sunny days were always a good thing! "Don't worry, listen to me tell you slowly.
Today is the sixth day of the first month of the year of the dragon, and early in the morning, the sun is hanging high, as if it is celebrating something. According to our Chinese tradition, today is an auspicious day, not only for many people to start their journey for the new year, but also for the opening of shops. On this day, people will follow the custom of "opening the market", which means that the new year is the beginning of business and the wealth is rolling in.
Did you know that the old people will find a so-called "all-round person", that is, the kind of lucky person who has a complete family and a complete child, and comes to the store to say some auspicious words? For example, "this year's warehouse will be full of gold and silver", or "business is prosperous and wealth is abundant", I feel full of positive energy when I hear it. Although these words may sound a bit cheesy, they always bring a special sense of anticipation and hope on this special day.
And when it comes to the sixth day of the first lunar month, there is also an interesting tradition, that is, "sending poor ghosts". Aha, don't frown, I know you might ask, "What's the poor ghost?" To put it simply, it is a symbol of sending away poverty and welcoming prosperity. The ancients believed that by cleaning up the garbage in the house on this day, and even taking the old clothes to the intersection to burn, they could burn away the bad luck and poverty together, and usher in the good luck of the new year. Doesn't that sound interesting?
Well, let's get to the point, "I am most afraid of the sixth day of the first month", this sentence actually contains a wealth of agricultural wisdom. Our ancestors have summed up a lot of experience in their long-term farming life, and this sentence is one of them. You must know that farmers and uncles depend on the weather for food, and whether the weather is good or bad is directly related to their harvest in a year.
So why do you say "I am most afraid of the sixth day of the first month"? This is related to the laws of the ancients observing the natural world. If it is sunny on the sixth day of the first lunar month, it is said that it will indicate that there will be little rain in that year, and drought will easily occur, which is extremely bad for the growth of crops. Think about it, if wheat and corn are not harvested well because of lack of water, then the lives of farmers and uncles will be greatly affected.
However, if it rains on the sixth day of the first lunar month, it will be a different story. Sufficient rain means that crops can grow smoothly and the grain harvest is good, and the farmers and uncles are naturally smiling. This is like giving the farmers a shot in the arm, so that they are full of expectations and hopes for the new year.
Let's talk about snow and frost. The ancients believed that if it snowed on the sixth day of the first lunar month, it meant that there might be a cold spring in the later period, which was also not good for the growth of crops. Frost, on the other hand, means that there are no clouds at night and it is hot during the day, which is also a sign of bad luck. These are the wisdom left by our ancestors, although life has changed a lot now, but the truth in these old sayings is still worth thinking about and understanding.
See, in modern society, although we are no longer completely dependent on agriculture like the ancients, these traditional wisdom and customs still have their value. They are not only a kind of respect for the laws of nature, but also a kind of cultural inheritance, telling us to revere nature and cherish resources.
Finally, rain or shine, the sixth day of the first lunar month is always a day to celebrate. It is not only a traditional festival, but also the beginning of a new hope for the year. Let's welcome every bright morning with this awe and gratitude, never forget our original intention, and continue to move forward. I hope that in the new year, whether it is you and me or those hard-working farmers and uncles, you can have a good harvest and life will become sweeter and sweeter.