The seventh day of the first lunar month, known as the "Renri Festival", is one of the traditional festivals in China, with rich customs and historical connotations.
The origins of this festival can be traced back to ancient China, when it is said that Nuwa created a human on the seventh day, so this day is considered to be the birthday of a human being.
The customs of the "Renri Festival" on the seventh day of the first lunar month include but are not limited to the following:
Eating Qibao Soup: On this day, people will prepare seven different vegetables or fruits to make "Qibao Soup", which means that the New Year will have abundant grains and a rich life, and eating Qibao soup also has the symbolic meaning of dispelling illness and warding off evil spirits. The seven materials chosen from each location can vary according to local specialties and customs.
Eating noodles: According to ancient customs, eating noodles on the seventh day of the first lunar month, especially long noodles, symbolizes health, longevity and good luck, as the slender shape of noodles implies that life is continuous.
Dai Rensheng: In ancient times, there was a custom of wearing "Rensheng", which is a kind of paper-cut art, usually cut **-shaped or auspicious patterns, used for decoration, in order to celebrate the birth of people and pray for the prosperity of the population and the health of the family in the new year.
Do not go far away: Some places believe that the seventh day of the first lunar month is a person's birthday, and it is not appropriate to go out or visit relatives and friends, but should rest at home.
Taboos: There are some traditional taboos on the seventh day of the first lunar month, such as avoiding unlucky things such as knives and scissors, quarrels, etc., to ensure that people are peaceful and smooth, and people are prosperous.
Blessing activities: Various blessing ceremonies will be held to pray for the safety of the family, career success, and good health throughout the year.