On the second day of the first month, I returned to my parents' home
In traditional Chinese culture, the Spring Festival is the most important festival of the year, symbolizing reunion, harmony and rebirth. The second day of the first lunar month, as the second day of the Spring Festival, also has a unique significance. On this day, the married daughter returns to her parents' home with her husband and children to reunite with her relatives and celebrate the festive season. This custom not only carries profound historical and cultural connotations, but also reflects the importance of family affection and family concepts. This article will lead readers to appreciate the charm of this traditional custom in the origin, development, cultural significance and changes in contemporary society of "returning to one's mother's home on the second day of the first lunar month".
The custom of returning to one's mother's home on the second day of the first lunar month has a long history, which can be traced back to the agricultural civilization of ancient China. At that time, after a daughter got married, it was difficult to go back to her parents' home to visit her parents often due to inconvenient transportation and busy farming. Therefore, the Spring Festival has become a rare opportunity for daughters to return to their parents' homes for reunion. With the passage of time, this custom gradually became fixed and became one of the important customs during the Spring Festival.
This custom has undergone many changes over the course of history. For example, with the development of modern society, the improvement of transportation conditions has made it more convenient for daughters to return to their parents' homes, and they are no longer limited by the constraints of busy farming and inconvenient transportation. In addition, with the improvement of women's status and the change of family concept, the status of daughters in their mother's family has also been improved, and they can participate in various activities of their mother's family more freely and share the joy of family with their relatives.
On the second day of the first lunar month, the married daughter will prepare various gifts in advance, such as candy, cakes, tea, etc., as well as red envelopes for her parents. They will choose a suitable time to return to their parents' homes and reunite with their loved ones. At their parents' home, the daughters will be warmly received, chatting, eating, playing cards, watching TV, etc., with their parents, siblings, etc., enjoying the warmth and joy of the family. At the same time, the mother's family will also prepare sumptuous meals to entertain their daughters, sons-in-law and children, so that they can feel the warmth and love of home.
In addition to reuniting with their loved ones, the daughters also participate in some traditional customs activities. For example, they will follow their mothers to worship their ancestors and express their respect and nostalgia for their ancestors. In addition, they will also exchange New Year's greetings with their relatives and friends, send blessings and gifts, and enhance feelings and friendships.
The custom of "mother's home" has an important position in Chinese culture. It is not only the continuation and development of traditional customs, but also the embodiment of family concept, filial piety and social harmony. Through this custom, daughters can express their gratitude and love for their parents, and inherit the culture of filial piety; At the same time, they can also strengthen ties and communication with their relatives and friends, and enhance friendship and unity.
In addition, this custom also embodies the concept of family and affection in traditional Chinese culture. In modern society, with the accelerated pace of life and the increase in work pressure, people often neglect communication and connection with their families. The custom of "returning to our parents' home on the second day of the first lunar month" reminds us that no matter how busy we are at work and how tired our life is, we should cherish the time we spend with our families and feel the warmth and love of our families.
With the development and changes of modern society, the custom of "returning to my parents' home on the second day of the first lunar month" has also undergone some changes. On the one hand, due to work, study, etc., some people may not be able to return to their parents' homes on this day to reunite; On the other hand, with the improvement of women's status and the change of family concept, the status of daughters in their mother's family has also been improved, and they can participate in various activities of their mother's family more freely.
In addition, with the development of science and technology and the popularization of the Internet, people can also communicate and contact with their relatives in distant places through calls, social interactions, etc. While these modalities are not a complete substitute for face-to-face reunions and interactions, they do provide a new way for people to express their love and longing.
In my memory, going back to my parents' house on the second day of the first lunar month is always something to look forward to. That morning, I would wake up early to prepare gifts and red envelopes, and then go back to my parents' house with my family. At my mother's house, I would spend a pleasant afternoon chatting, eating, watching TV, etc., with my parents, siblings, etc. I still remember the hearty meals we prepared together, the games we played, and the happy times we shared together. These memories make me feel extremely warm and happy.
In addition to reuniting with my loved ones, I would follow my mother to worship my ancestors. In front of the ancestral grave, we will offer flowers, paper money and other items to express our respect and nostalgia for our ancestors. Although this process was somewhat solemn and solemn, it also made me feel the importance of family cohesion and inheritance.
The traditional custom of returning to one's mother's home on the second day of the first lunar month not only carries profound historical and cultural connotations, but also reflects the importance of family affection and family concepts. Through this custom, we can feel the warmth and care of the family, inherit the culture of filial piety, and strengthen the connection and communication between relatives and friends. Although the development of modern society has brought about some changes, this custom is still of great significance and should be cherished and passed on.