Little yearsIt is an important day not far from the Year of the Rabbit, and people are starting to get busy to welcome the upcoming Spring Festival. And to the northLittle yearsand SouthLittle yearsIn addition to the difference in time, there are also some differences in customs and taboos.
NorthernLittle yearsFixedWax MoonTwenty-three, while the south is set onWax MoonTwenty-four. This difference in time stems from the fact that the ancient capital was mostly in the north, and there were more officials, so the northLittle yearsA little earlier than in the south. This difference also reflects the northern and southern regionsCulturedifferences.
Custom 1: NorthLittle yearsEating dumplings means reunion. The dumplings are shaped like ingots, which means that the coming year will be full of money. And the south is used to eatingGlutinous rice balls, meaning reunion and harmony. Whether it's dumplings orGlutinous rice balls, all to pray for blessings and express good feelings for the coming yearlifeexpectations. In the North, every year when I was a childLittle yearsThey all make dumplings with their families, and everyone gathers around the table, busy wrapping stuffing, pinching edges, and fitting, feeling the strong flavor of the New Year. Now, although I can't reunite with my family, I will make a dumpling by myself to express my thoughts and feelings for my familyNew YearBest wishes.
Customs 2: SouthernLittle yearsEatGlutinous rice balls, meaning reunion and harmony. Glutinous rice ballsYesGlutinous rice flourMade, the glutinous texture gives people a warm feeling. And the northLittle yearsThen there is eatingHemp sugarcustoms. Hemp sugarYesMaltoseIt is a sugar dish made with glutinous rice, wrapped in fried sesame seeds, and is sweet and crispy in the mouth. I used to be there when I was a kidLittle yearsBiting a piece on this dayHemp sugarFeel its sweetness and taste. I still keep it and enjoy itLittle yearsBrings taste and memory.
Customs 3: North and SouthLittle yearsAll eatenPastriesto pray for good luck in the coming year. Northerners like to eat five black cakes, which are made from five kinds of black ingredients and have a refreshing and mellow taste. Southerners, on the other hand, like to eat a wide variety of foodsPastries, of which five black cakes are the most popular one. I like to eat the best things in the coming yearPastrieson, annuallyLittle yearsI'll always prepare a serving of five black cakes and the othersPastriesand enjoy what they bringDeliciousand joy.
Taboo 1: InLittle yearsSlaughter is forbidden on this dayAnimals, becauseLittle yearsIt is a festive day, and it is not suitable for killing. This taboo is also a respect for life andPeaceA prayer for happiness. When I knew about this taboo, I would choose to be inLittle yearsDon't eat meat on this day to show that you're rightAnimalsrespect and a yearning for peace.
Taboo 2: Family members are not allowed to be thereLittle yearsPounding garlic on this day, because they think that pounding garlic will take away all the good luck of the year. Garlic is a common seasoning on the northern table, especially in coleslaw, mashedCrushed garlicis indispensable. But I understand what my family meant, so I'm hereLittle yearsOn this day, I will try not to use itMinced garlic, follow the taboos of your family and hope for better luck in the coming year.
Taboo 3:Little yearsIt is forbidden to borrow or be borrowed on this day because people believe that borrowing something will bring them a year of hard work. So inLittle yearsOn this day, I try not to borrow anything from others, and I will politely decline other people's requests to borrow. Respecting this taboo is not only a small protection of oneself, but also a respect for traditional customs.
All in allLittle yearsIt is a ceremonial day, north and southLittle yearsAlthough there are slight differences, they are all meant to express the rightNew YearExpectations and prayers. InLittle yearsOn this day, we can eat bean riceHemp sugarwithPastries, feeling the foodDeliciousand the flavor of the year. At the same time, we must also follow the taboos of various places and respect traditionsCulture, greetedNew YearArrival.
In my opinion,Traditional festivalsThe customs and taboos of society are socialCultureThe embodiment of people's beautylifeyearning. They connect the past and the present, keeping us in the everydaylifeI feel the strong flavor of the New Year. Either wayLittle yearsOr other festivals, I hope to continue to inherit and carry forward these traditional customs and taboos, letNew YearThe arrival is more ceremonial, and it also makes us cherish and respect us moreCultureTradition. At the same time, I also hope that everyone can learn more about the Chinese New YearFolkloreStyle, find back the "flavor of the year", let'sNew YearWarmer and better.