The smell of the New Year in the fireworks of the world
When I was a child, my family enshrined a genealogy, and Chinese New Year's Eve was a busy day for the family.
Early in the morning, Grandpa solemnly "invited" down the genealogy from the top of the cabinet. Uncover a layer of kraft paper, and there is still a layer of kraft paper inside. The third layer revealed the true face of Lushan, the genealogy slowly unfolded, and the names of the ancestors were revealed in turn. It was hung from the back window, and the desk in front was filled with tributes.
Explosive fishing. Deep-fried radish meatballs.
Cooked pork cut into large pieces.
Fry into golden brown tofu cubes.
The above dishes are all garnished with vermicelli and coriander. The vermicelli is boiled, red paper is placed in the water, and the vermicelli dyed red is piled on top of the dish, and it is said that the ancestors can eat the red vermicelli with the addition of red vermicelli.
Of course, there can be no shortage of fruits, a plate of oranges and a plate of apples. The total number of vegetables and fruits, must be even, 68.10 is the majority.
Incense candles are also indispensable, as well as incense burners, loaded with millet, and inserted with incense. The curling light smoke and flickering candlelight are solemn ceremonies to welcome the ancestors home for the New Year.
In the afternoon, I have to go to the grave, this is to personally go to "invite" the ancestors, set off a few strings of firecrackers, burn a few mounds of paper, and swallow a few heads, and the ancestors will officially arrive home. The dumplings in the evening must also be cooked after the firecrackers, and the boiled dumplings are first placed on the table for two plates, and the ancestors eat them first, and then the whole family enjoys them.
At around 12 o'clock in the middle of the night, the old and young take turns to kowtow to the ancestors in front of the genealogy, grandfathers, sons, grandchildren, and only those with the same surname can kowtow.
The ritual of sacrificing ancestors on Chinese New Year's Eve is truly completed.