Tomorrow is the small year, according to traditional customs, the small year is a festival of the stove, folklore that the king of the stove will be in the small year**, to the Jade Emperor to report the merits and demerits of the family, whether the coming year is smooth. And the folk people regard the small year as the beginning of the New Year, and do a good job of preparing for this day, which also indicates that this year will be prosperous and auspicious. With the arrival of the New Year, every household is busy, buying New Year's goods, cleaning the courtyard, and ushering in a new atmosphere of the New Year.
However, there is an important rule in the customs of the young year, that is, "the four days of the small year do not stay", that is, do not leave unclean things, do not leave evil spirits, do not leave sorrows, and do not leave regrets. These four rules not only imply the auspiciousness of the New Year, but also people's expectations and wishes for a better life. Tomorrow is a small year, we might as well take a look at what the "four don't stay" refer to.
1. Leave nothing unclean
In the custom of the New Year, every household has to be cleaned, which means saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new year. At this time, leaving no unclean things is also to pray for the safety and health of the family in the new year. The so-called unclean things include not only unclean things in daily life such as garbage and dirt, but also some items with evil and evil spirits. Therefore, on the day of the new year, we should thoroughly clean the house, remove all kinds of dirt and unclean things, and keep the home clean and hygienic. For some unnecessary items, they should also be cleaned up in time to avoid leaving unclean air.
2. Do not leave evil spirits
Evil qi refers to those bad breaths that can affect people's physical health, family harmony, and career development. In the customs of the young years, evil spirits are not allowed to exist. Therefore, on the day of the New Year, we should pay attention to the placement and decoration of items in the home, and avoid placing some items with evil spirits, such as murder weapons, sharp weapons, etc. At the same time, we should also pay attention to our words and deeds, do not say evil words, and do not do some bad behaviors. Only in this way can you maintain a harmonious atmosphere in your home and usher in good luck and auspiciousness in the New Year.
3. Leave no sorrow
Sadness is a manifestation of human emotion, which can affect people's mood and state of mind. In the custom of childhood, sorrow is not allowed. Therefore, on the day of the new year, we should try to let go of the worries and troubles in our hearts and maintain a positive attitude. We can celebrate the New Year with our families and feel the warmth and happiness of our families; You can also relax your mind and relieve stress through some recreational activities. In short, don't let sorrow affect your mood and quality of life.
Fourth, leave no regrets
Regret refers to those things that are not achieved or not done well, and it can bring loss and regret to people. In the custom of childhood, regret is not allowed. Therefore, on this day, we should do as much as we can to do what we want to do, especially those related to family, family and friends. We can prepare traditional activities such as Chinese New Year's Eve dinner and Spring Festival stickers with our families; You can also party with friends and family, play, etc. In short, don't let regrets stay in your heart, and try to make your life more fulfilling and meaningful.
"Four years of small years" is not only the embodiment of a traditional custom, but also people's expectations and wishes for a better life. By following these four rules, we can keep our home clean, harmonious, happy, and fulfilling. In the new year, we can also usher in good luck and auspiciousness, and welcome a better future. Let's work together to practice these four rules!