InTraditional Chinese CultureMedium,Wax MoonFifteenth is a very special day and is revered as the Day of Blessing. There is a folk saying that "after Laba is the year", it explainsWax MoonIt is the end of the year, and it is also a month that is very important to the people. Wax MoonFifteenth is a day of prayer, and there are many traditional ceremonies. On this special day, people worshipThe Jade EmperorPray for good weather and happiness and harmony in the coming year. In addition to this, there are some things that must be done on this day, and there are also things that are to be avoided. In this article, we will**Wax MoonFifteen, the traditional customs and significance of this special day.
Wax MoonFifteen is the last of the yearThe night of the full moon, which is considered a good time to pray for blessings. On this day, people do three things to pray for blessings, pray and express hope for the future.
1. PreparationSacrificeSupplies: Whether it is the royal family and nobles or ordinary people, they will prepare certain worship supplies to worshipThe Jade Emperor。In the homes of the rich, they may prepare offerings, incense, candles, paper money, etc., while in the poor, they will put them on the wallsThe Jade Emperorportrait of the Buddha, immersed in pious prayer.
2. WriteFamily letters: In ancient times, it was believedThe Jade EmperorThere are so many things to deal with every day that he may not be able to remember everyone's prayers based on the form of prayer alone. So people will look for a literate person to write a letter of hope and blessing on behalf of the familyFamily lettersWrite the family's name, address, and prayer in detail. is being heldSacrificeRitual time,Family lettersAnd paper money will be burned together, in this way withThe Jade EmperorHave a "conversation".
3. Burning incense and worshippingWax MoonOn the fifteenth, this day is a traditional thanksgivingThe Jade Emperordays. People will placeThe Jade Emperorof the deity or image, and placedFruitsVegetablesand other offerings. The family members knelt down togetherThe Jade EmperorIn front of the image, express your right through worshipThe Jade Emperorand pray for the coming yearPeaceSmoothly.
These three things becameWax MoonThe traditional ceremony of the 15th Blessing Day has a special meaning in people's minds. Through these ceremonies, people express their good wishes and blessings for the coming year, as well as their commitment to traditionCultureThe admiration and inheritance.
InWax MoonOn this special day, there are two things that the people must not do, namely, quarrels and quarrelsHaircuts
1. Don't quarrel: the folk thinkWax MoonIf there is a quarrel, the coming year will definitely not go well. Therefore, on the day of blessings, people will maintain harmony among their relatives and friends, be polite and humble to each other, and try to avoid conflicts and conflicts. This is out of the hope of harmony and a better future, and people want to keep their hearts alive on this blessed dayTranquilityto spend a moment of peace and tranquility with family and friends.
2. NopeHaircutsA.S.: In some areas, there is a sayingWax MoonTen ** can cut hair. It is believed that the fifteenth day of the first lunar month is a good time to gather wealth and luck, if this dayHaircuts, you will cut off your fortune. Although there is no scientific basis for these claims, they are traditionalCulturepeople will still respect thisFolklore, avoid inWax MoonFifteen cut hair.
These two taboos may seem superstitious, but they are closely related to people's expectations of happiness and good fortune. They are the crystallization of folk wisdom and traditionCultureA kind of respect and inheritance.
In addition to the above rituals and taboos,Wax MoonFifteenth, there are also some special foods that are necessary on this day.
1. Dumplings: Dumplings are a Chinese traditionGastronomyWhether it is the New Year or the festival, dumplings are indispensable. And on the day of prayer, dumplings are also one of the must-have foods. Unlike usual, on Blessing Day, dumplings are not only used for eating, but also for worshipping the gods. In the boiled dumplings, three bowls will be served to worship the gods, praying for good weather in the coming year, hoping to get the blessings and fortune of the gods. After the worship, the remaining dumplings can be enjoyed normally.
FruitsWax MoonOn this day, people will also prepare some happy meaningsFruits, such as:Applesand oranges. ApplesImplicationsPeaceHealth, while oranges represent good luck in the coming year. Place theseFruitsIt is to pray to the gods and hope that the whole family will be peaceful in the coming yearPeacePeace, happiness and contentment.
Although the above foods may seem simple, they contain people's feelings of happiness, auspiciousness and fulfillmentlifeof anticipation. They're inCultureIt carries a special meaning and symbolism, and is a kind of prayer and hope for the futureExpressions
Wax MoonFifteen as a day of prayer, isTraditional Chinese Culturean important node in . By organizingSacrificeCeremony, writingFamily lettersTraditional ceremonies such as burning incense and worshipping allow people to express their wishes and good expectations for the coming year. At the same time, people also follow the folk taboo and try to avoid quarrels andHaircutsto welcome a harmonious and smooth New Year. On this day, people prepare special foods such as dumplings andFruits, used to worship the gods and pray to the gods.
Although the passage of time will change peoplelifeways and customs, but for the goodlifeExpectations are not the same. Wax MoonAlthough the 15th Blessing Day may gradually fade into obscurity, its traditional rituals and values are still rooted in people's hearts. Through these rituals and taboos, people express not only hope for the future, but also traditionCultureinheritance and respect. Therefore, we can feel the wisdom and wisdom of the Chinese nation by participating in and understanding these traditional ceremoniesCultureheritage, and pass it on, so that these warm customs continue to spread and continue.