The difference between the north and the south is small
Since the beginning of February, almost every day is a traditional festivalAmong them, February 2 is the northern year, February 3 is the southern year, February 4 is the beginning of spring, February 5 enters the six and nine days, and then Chinese New Year's Eve and Spring Festival. The "Little Year" is about to be ushered in, which also means that the old year will soon come to an end.
In traditional Chinese customs, the small year is called the "New Year's Festival", from this day, people have to prepare for the Lunar New Year, and they have to be busy until the Chinese New Year's Eve, so this stage is also called "busy year". What is the difference between the North and the South? What are the customs of cleaning in the new year? Now, let's take a look.
Clean up in the small year, keep in mind that 1 do it first, 2 don't leave 3, wash it, respect the old traditions, and welcome the spring blessing
Although Xiao Nian is a very important festival in the lunar month, people in different regions have different specific days to celebrate the New Year, and there are some differences in customs.
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3. The people. Fourth, the "boat five" refers to the time of the New Year, in which the official eunuchs have a small year on the 23rd day of the lunar month, the common people have a small year on the 24th lunar month, and the water people have a small year on the 25th lunar month. With the passage of time and the evolution of the customs, the date division of the small year has now mainly changed to the north and the south.
Among them, most of the northern part of our country celebrates the New Year on the 23rd day of the lunar month, and the corresponding festival food is mainly dumplings, hemp sugar, fire, etc"Twenty-three eats hemp candy, and can't eat hemp candy and gnaws his fingers"., is talking about the small year of the northerners. In most parts of southern China, the 24th day of the lunar month celebrates the New Year, and the corresponding festival foods are mainly glutinous rice balls, rice cakes, and New Year dumplings.
Although there are different winds and customs for hundreds of miles, there will be some common customs about the New Year, no matter where you are, such as cleaning up in the New Year. In this regard,The northerners call it "the 23rd day of the lunar month", and the southerners call it "the 24th day of the lunar month".
Below, let's take a look at the customs of small year cleaning.
Plan ahead
Cleaning in the New Year is not only as simple as cleaning the house, but also an indispensable ritual to welcome the Spring Festival. In the hearts of the ancients, it means removing the old and spreading the new, as well as the meaning of driving away evil spirits and avoiding evil. Before cleaning, be sure to make a plan, such as in what order to clean, what tools to prepare, etc., to avoid impromptu rush and wasted effort.
In the order of small year cleaning, it is recommended that everyone follow three steps:The first step is to store your belongings, clean up the unused clutter, and put your daily belongings neatly; The second step is to remove dust from the whole house, and sweep the dust from the ceiling, lamps, windows, household appliances, furniture and other parts in the order from top to bottom, and finally dust the floor; The third step is to sterilize and remove stains, clean some sanitary dead corners, remove dirt and oil stains with professional detergents, and finally clean the floor.
On the tools of the small year cleaningRemember to prepare special detergents, cleaning tools, as well as rags, sponges, brushes, waste toothbrushes, baking soda, rubber gloves, etc., to improve cleaning efficiency.
Leave nothing behind
We mainly refer to broken items. Small year cleaning, at the first step of storing items,Remember to remove broken items out of the house, such as broken dishes, broken clothes, broken furniture, etc.
Some people don't have the habit of cleaning up their belongings, or they live frugally, resulting in a lot of items that have long been damaged in their homes. You might as well take advantage of the opportunity to clean up in the new year and do a one-time cleanup. The probability of these things being reused is not very large, and some of them are easy to hurt people, such as eating with a broken bowl that is easy to be scratched, etc., and what should be thrown away is still lost.
Second, leave no clutter
In addition to broken items, there are usually some items in the home, although they are not damaged, but have been idle for a long time, and it is also recommended that you make a reasonable arrangement for this kind of clutter, such as giving them to people who need them more. The space in the home is limited, and if it is occupied by these useless clutters for a long time, the living environment will become more and more cramped over time.
The "abandonment" advocated now also reminds everyone that by saying goodbye to these idle items, the home will become more spacious, more organized and orderly, so that the heart will become much more comfortable, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
Wash the ceiling
Very few people clean the ceiling, and this happens to be one of the easiest places to hide dirt and dirt. In some old houses, there are even a lot of cobwebs on the ceiling, and a lot of dirt and dust accumulates. Remember to wash the ceiling, you can use a feather duster to sweep off the dust, and then use a rag to scrub it, if it is too dirty, you can also hand it over to a professional to help clean it.
Wash the toilet
In ancient times, there was a folk custom called "Ru Fei", which refers to cleaning the toilet, which has the meaning of sending the poor out of the house. In modern homes, the toilet and bathroom are usually next to each other, collectively referred to as "toilets". When washing toilets, it is recommended to wear cleaning gloves and disposable masks, wipe down toilets, sinks, etc. with professional cleaners, and check that the drains are clear. When cleaning, it is recommended to wash the toilet at the end to avoid frequent entry and exit of the toilet during the cleaning process, resulting in incomplete cleaning.
Wash the dead corner
When cleaning the house, pay special attention to the cleaning of some hygienic dead corners, mainly including wall joints, glass sliding places, under furniture, air conditioning outlets, washing machine filters, and various gaps in the home. These places are often neglected to be cleaned at ordinary times, and they can be cleaned all at once during the Chinese New Year.
Cleaning in small years is a traditional custom of the Chinese, and it is also recorded in the ancient book "Dream Lianglu", "December is over." Regardless of the size of the Shishu family, they all sweep the door, remove the dust, and clean the court. to pray for the peace of the New Year". Remember: 1 do it first, 2 don't stay, 3 to wash, don't forget the old tradition, clean and welcome the arrival of the Year of the Dragon!