What is the importance of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year? Don't forget to throw away the poor and worship Tai Sui and maintain traditional customs
The fourth day, in the history of China, is a very meaningful festival. There are many customs and habits on this day, and among them, the most important ones are "throwing the poor" and "worshipping Tai Sui". Although some customs and habits have long been forgotten in the current era, they are still very meaningful to those who are old.
1. Abandon poverty.
"Throwing away poverty" is a very common custom in China. On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, everyone throws away the things they don't want at home to show that poverty and bad luck are thrown away. This custom originated in ancient times, when humans believed that too much discarded things in the home would attract harmful creatures such as rats and Xiaoqiang, which would not only destroy the home's belongings, but also invite disasters. Therefore, on the fourth day of the first lunar month every year, everyone should throw away all the sundries in the house in order to have peace in the coming year.
While disposing of garbage, there will also be a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables in front of the door to show a happy new year. Fruits and vegetables must be paired in pairs to indicate that good things come in pairs and good luck.
Second, worship Tai Sui.
On the fourth day of the new year, there is another very important custom called "worshipping Tai Sui". "Tai Sui" is a kind of genus in ancient Chinese culture, and it is a symbol of immortals. Most people believe that if they are blessed by "Tai Sui", the coming year will be smooth sailing and a successful career. Therefore, on the fourth day of the first month of the first month every year, we must go to temples and Taoist halls to worship the New Year and pray for the blessing of the gods.
Every year, we must prepare sacrifices, burn incense, and pray on the Tai Sui elephant. This kind of etiquette is very solemn and solemn, so everyone should participate with a sincere heart. In some areas, in addition to worshiping Tai Sui, some areas will also have the custom of "connecting the five roads", setting off firecrackers, burning incense and praying for blessings, praying for the blessings of the God of Wealth in the five different directions, in order to bring wealth to the coming year.
3. The values of traditional culture.
Although many customs and habits have been forgotten or even forgotten in the current era, they still have a lot of weight in their hearts. They believe that this custom is not just a ritual, but a cultural inheritance and development. In such folk activities, people can experience the wisdom of their ancestors and the traditional cultural charm.
Not only the previous generation, but more people have paid more attention to this traditional custom. They believe that this custom is not only a cultural heritage, but also a spiritual comfort. In this way, they can show respect for their ancestors and have hope for the future.
Fourth, the problems faced by contemporary society.
However, in today's society, this traditional custom has taken a certain impact. With the development of the times and the development of technology, the mode of life and values of human beings have also changed. Some people will find this custom too troublesome and outdated, and will not want to participate in it, nor will they want to inherit it. In addition, due to the acceleration of urbanization and the increase in the flow of people, some residents cannot return to their hometowns to participate due to work, life and other factors.
In order to solve this problem, it is necessary to have corresponding measures to preserve and inherit it. First of all, it is necessary to increase the popularization and education of folk customs, so that more people can understand and understand the cultural connotation and historical origin of folk customs. Secondly, we can integrate folk customs and habits into modern life to make them more suitable for the needs and aesthetic concepts of modern people. Third, a series of meaningful celebrations that allow people to experience the charm of the culture firsthand.
5. Concluding remarks.
The fourth day of the New Year is a major festival in China, and it contains a lot of rich customs and customs, which are very rich. "Throwing the poor" and "worshipping Tai Sui" all reflect the people's desire for a better life and their reverence for the gods. "Throwing poverty" means to get rid of poverty, get rid of bad luck, usher in a new year, and usher in a better future; And "worship Tai Sui" is mainly to pray to the gods in the sky for blessings and pray for the protection of the gods. It is not only a ritual, but also a cultural heritage, a kind of spiritual sustenance. In contemporary times, we should strengthen the preservation and inheritance of folk customs, so that they can shine more brilliantly in the new era. In this process, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on various forms of folk culture and innovate it, so that it can be integrated into modern life, so that more people can understand and participate in it. Only in this way can the inheritance and development of China's excellent traditional culture enable it to maintain its due function and value in the new historical period.
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