Hello everyone, I'm Xiaoshi. In China, the Spring Festival is one of the most anticipated festivals because it symbolizes reunion and new beginnings. Every year during the Spring Festival, the whole family visits each other and sharesGastronomyand enjoy the fun of family. ExceptGastronomyIn addition, there are many traditional customs during the Spring Festival, such as pasting couplets and setting off firecrackers. Young people are taught to respect and observe these customs as they represent good luck and good luck. WhileNew Year's DayIt is also a very important day, and many people will be told that there are certain things that cannot be done. Today, I would like to share it with youNew Year's DayThey can be summed up by "1 do not sweep, 2 do not move, 3 do not splash, 4 do not wash, 5 do not eat". Please respect these traditions and customs, and wish you all a happy new year.
New Year's DayOn this day, we are going to set off firecrackers, and the streets and alleys are full of red and red fireFireworks。Therefore, we should not sweep away the garbage from the ground, because the older generation believed that this would sweep away their wealth and luck. In addition, brooms are regarded as troublesome items among the people, so inNew Year's DayIt's best to use brooms sparingly on this day.
Extended Content:New Year's DayThe sound of firecrackers brings a festive atmosphere to people, and whenever they hear the sound of "crackling", people will be in a particularly happy mood. At the same time, confetti and artillery wreckage all over the ground also add to the festive atmosphere. Don't sweep away the garbage for a while, as it is believed that it will sweep away the good fortune of the home. Just like during the Spring Festival, we will place a pot of "God of Wealth Flower" in front of our house, which means to bring good fortune.
2 does not move" meansNew Year's DayDo not use scissors and needles and threads on this day. Scissors and needles and threads are both sharp tools that can easily cause accidental injuries, so it is best to use them with caution on this auspicious day. Moreover, their shape also symbolizes conflict and arguments, which can lead to family conflicts and neighborhood strife.
Extended content: During the Chinese New Year, paper-cutting is a traditionHandicraft, people will use scissors to cut out a variety of auspicious patterns to add to the festive atmosphere. And whereasNew Year's DayOn this day, the presence of scissors may spoil the atmosphere of this peaceful festival, so it is best not to touch them on this day. Similarly, the same is true for needles and threads, as they both have sharp tips that can bring misfortune to people.
New Year's DayDon't splash water. water in the traditionCultureIt represents wealth, and if it is spilled, it may spill the wealth of the family. Therefore, do not throw away the vegetable washing water and foot washing water at home for the time being, it is best to save it first and waitBig yearIt will be processed in the second year of junior high school.
Extended Content: InNew Year's DayOn this day, people tend to take a shower and change into new clothes to welcome the new year. Both bath water and footwash water have the meaning of purification and blessing, so people will consider these waters as auspicious objects. As we often say, "Take a bath three times a year."New Year's DayWash it well", this custom is very popular in many places. Therefore, inNew Year's DayOn this day, people greet their relatives and friends with footwash, hoping that they will have abundant wealth and good luck in the new year.
InNew Year's DayIt's best not to wash your hair on this day. Our elders often warn us not to wash our hair because there is a saying that washing our hair washes away wealth and good fortune. Therefore, it is best to choose to wash your hair after the first or second year of junior high school to save your financial luck.
Extended Content: Although inNew Year's DayIt's best not to wash your hair on this day, but that doesn't stop you from getting dressed up. New clothes, new shoes, new onesHairstylesIt's all about better welcoming the new year. People would go to the barber shop to tidy up, trimHairstylesto make yourself look more refreshed. Of course, this doesn't mean washing your hair, just trimming or tidying it up.
InNew Year's DayOn this day, there are several foods that are not suitable for consumption:SydneyBitter melonLotus rootPlum cabbagewithPumpkin
First of all,SydneyIt means separation, eatingSydneyIt may be a sign that loved ones are going to be separated, which is not auspicious for the festival of reunion.
Secondly,Bitter melonWith a symbol of suffering, if inNew Year's DayEatBitter melon, which may bring bad omens to people, means that the new year will face many hardships and difficulties.
Again,Lotus rootThere are holes, there are holes in the symbol, eatLotus rootIt may mean that there will be a loss of wealth in the New Year, so it is best not to eat it.
In addition,Plum cabbageSeen as food in times of poverty, eatenPlum cabbageIt may indicate that the new year will be poor, and it will be even more bad.
New Year's DayThe customs are very diverse, and each place has its own unique customs. The customs mentioned above are relatively common, and elders often impart this knowledge to young people as well. In addition to these customs, there are many other traditional customs that are worth sharing.
Overall, these customs are all about welcoming us to good luck and peace in the new year. While some of the customs may be superstitious, they all contain expectations and prayers for a better future. Because of this, we should respect these traditional customs and integrate them into the new eralifeMiddle.
Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals for Chinese, and we look forward to this moment of reunion and joy every year. New Year's DayAs the first day of the Spring Festival, it has a special meaning and a variety of customs. Remembering "1 do not sweep, 2 do not move, 3 do not splash, 4 do not wash, 5 do not eat", it is on the basis of following these customs that we can enter the new year, which means wealth, good luck and happiness. At this special time, let's respect and pass on these traditions together, and we hope you all in the new yearlifePleasant, blissful.