Chinese New Year's Eve, that is, the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, as the highlight of the year, its status is self-evident. Since noon, every household has been immersed in the festive atmosphere of pasting window flowers and Spring Festival couplets.
This is not only to decorate the façade, but also to imply that the new year can be prosperous and prosperous.
When the Spring Festival couplets are pasted, the family will work together to devote themselves to the solemn ceremony of "worshipping the ancestors", in order to express their respect for their ancestors, and pray that in the new year, the blessing of the ancestors will make the family rich, safe and auspicious.
In the evening, the whole family sits around and enjoys a sumptuous "Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner", which is not only a feast of foodIt is also a beautiful expectation for family reunion, auspiciousness, happiness and fulfillment.
After the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, the family will stay up late to welcome the arrival of the new year, which means that the family can live a long and healthy life in the new year.
On the day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, in addition to these traditional customs, there are some little-known taboos. For example: "1 don't touch, 2 don't close, 3 don't say", what do they mean? What's the point?
[1 do not touch].
In traditional Chinese culture, ancestor worship is a vital custom, which is not only a manifestation of filial piety, but also the first thing to do during the New Year's holidays.
Preparations for the Spring Festival begin on the morning of the 30th day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, and several meat offerings such as fruits, sweets, drinks, and chickens and ducks are essential.
In some parts of the north, dumplings are cooked early in the morning and placed on the table.
After lighting the three incense sticks, the family members kowtowed and bowed down to express their deep nostalgia and gratitude to their ancestors.
At the same time, the act of worshipping ancestors also includes the worship of the gods of heaven and earth, and they are welcome to come to their homes to enjoy offerings. Therefore, no offering is untouchable until these three sticks of incense have been completely burned.
Otherwise, it will be seen as a great disrespect to the ancestors and gods, which in turn will affect the accumulation of good fortune in the family for the New Year.
If you have children or pets in your home, you must take extra care to prevent the offerings from being eaten or dropped by mistake, so as to avoid disrespecting the deceased.
[2 is not off].
, do not turn off the lights
On the special night of the 30th anniversary of the Chinese New Year's Eve, people need to observe the New Year to welcome the arrival of the New Year.
Before it gets dark,Every house lights up every light in their home and it doesn't go off throughout the night.
There are profound implications behind this tradition. On the one hand, it is believed that the God of Wealth likes to visit places where the lights are shining, so keeping the lights on is seen as an important means of attracting the God of Wealth to come down and pray for good fortune in the New Year.
On the other hand, the custom of not turning off the lights in the Chinese New Year's Eve is also closely related to the ancient legend of the "Year Beast".
Legend has it that there is a fierce monster called "Nian" that haunts the night every 365 days, threatening people's lives.
However, the "Year Beast" is afraid of light and fireTherefore, people drove it away by lighting fires and lamps in their homes to ensure the safety of the family.
This tradition has been passed down through a long history, forming a unique landscape where the lights are not extinguished on the night of the Chinese New Year's Eve.
, do not close the door
On Chinese New Year's Eve, the custom of opening the door is especially prevalent in rural areas, and despite the different rhythms and environments of urban life, the tradition remains significant.
Legend has it that on Chinese New Year's Eve, the God of Wealth would personally go down to inspect each household and bestow corresponding fortune on each family according to their situation.
If the door is closed, the God of Wealth will not be able to enter the house, and naturally it will not be able to bring good luck and wealth to the family.
[3 don't say].
Don't say bad things
On important occasions, especially on days like the Chinese New Year's Eve, it is widely believed that words have special meaning and power.
Therefore,Words with dark and inauspicious connotations, such as "poverty," "end," "disappearance," "trouble," etc., are best avoided.
Instead, we should use more auspicious and festive words to express good wishes for the New Year.
Don't say curses
In the daily relationship between family members, it is inevitable that there will be disagreements and even disputes.
However, on the special day of the Chinese New Year's Eve,We should pay special attention to the friendliness and harmony of words.
Especially when dealing with children who are lively and may do some naughty behavior, we should learn to control our emotions and avoid using scolding or negative words.
Because in such an atmosphere full of warmth and reunion, any inappropriate scolding can destroy the harmonious atmosphere of the family.
Don't say anything discouraged
It is inevitable that everyone will encounter some frustrations and troubles in their daily lives, which may lead us to inadvertently use some negative, frustrating words.
However, on this day of hope and anticipation in the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, we should strive to control these negative expressions.
Avoid negative words such as "annoying", "extremely disgusting", "depressed", etc., as these words can ruin the festive atmosphere and make people feel unhappy and uncomfortable.
Therefore,The so-called Chinese New Year's Eve "3 do not say", that is, do not say obscure words, do not say curse words, do not say discouraged wordsIt's actually a reminder to pay more attention to the choice and expression of words at this special time.
According to folk tradition, Chinese New Year's Eve should be a time full of joy, blessings and good expectations.
We should welcome the new year with positive and positive words, and let the atmosphere of auspiciousness and joy accompany us on our new journey.
[Written at the end of the article].
As an important festival of traditional Chinese culture, Chinese New Year's Eve carries rich folk customs and profound cultural connotations.
In ancient times, in addition to keeping the lights on to welcome the new year, people also paid special attention to the opening of the door of the home.
This is because, in the traditional notion that,The gate is seen as a symbolic entrance to the well-being and fortune of the family. Closing the door on Chinese New Year's Eve means keeping out the auspiciousness and prosperity of the new year.
However, with the changes of the times and the development of society, modern people have to consider the safety issues and practical needs of real life while inheriting traditions.
Therefore, after enjoying the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, which symbolizes reunion and sumptuous sumptuous meals, many families choose to close the doors to ensure the safety and comfort of their families.
Especially in cold weather, keeping the door open can allow biting cold winds to invade the house, affecting the warmth and comfort of the home.
Therefore,We should look at these traditional customs with reason and respect.
We should actively inherit and carry forward those customs that are in line with the concept of modern life and are beneficial to people's physical and mental health.
And for those customs that are no longer suitable for modern society, we should also maintain understanding and respect, regard them as a part of history and culture, and pass them on and display them in an appropriate way.
In this way, we can not only retain the heritage of traditional culture, but also adapt to the needs of modern society and realize cultural inheritance and innovation.