Have you ever wondered what is the origin of the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival? Why do we celebrate during the cold winter months? Today, let me take you into the mysterious world of this *** traditional festival, after all!
First, let's take a look at the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, is the first day of the Lunar New Year. This festival has a long history, from the rise of Yu Shun, from the Yao Shun Yu era, after thousands of years of evolution. The origins of the Spring Festival contain a profound cultural heritage of China. In ancient times, the Spring Festival marked the end of the agrarian society and the arrival of spring, and people began to busy spring ploughing and sowing, hoping for a bumper harvest and a prosperous livestock in the new year. Now, the Spring Festival is a time for families to reunite and welcome the New Year. During this festival, no matter where they are, wanderers will go home as much as possible to reunite with their families and spend the festive season together.
So, what's going on with the Lantern Festival? The Lantern Festival is the fifteenth day of the first month of the lunar calendar, which is connected with the Spring Festival and is the first important festival after the Spring Festival. The origins of this festival are equally legendary. According to legend, during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, there was a palace maid named "Lantern Festival" in the Han Palace, who became depressed and sick because she missed her family. So, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent her home to reunite with her family. In order to celebrate her return, Lantern Xiao's family lit lights up in their homes. Since then, on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month every year, there are a series of celebrations such as lighting lanterns, guessing lantern riddles, and eating Lantern Festival. These activities not only add to the festive atmosphere, but also give people a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture.
Of course, the celebrations of the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival are much more than that. During these two festivals, people will also perform a series of traditional activities such as dragon and lion dances, firecrackers, and reunion dinners. Although these activities take different forms, they all carry people's yearning for a better life and blessings for the New Year. For example, the dragon and lion dance, this activity means to drive away evil spirits and avoid harm, and pray for peace and auspiciousness; And setting off firecrackers is to drive away the bad luck of the year and welcome the good luck of the new year. As for having a reunion dinner, it is one of the traditional customs of the Spring Festival, no matter where the family is, they will go home as much as possible on this day to reunite and share the joy of family.
In addition, there is a special activity for the Lantern Festival - guessing lantern riddles. In ancient times, people would hang lanterns on the day of the Lantern Festival and write riddles on the lanterns for people to guess. Guessing lantern riddles is not only a test of people's wisdom and creativity, but also an entertaining and educational activity. In this process, people can not only feel the joyful atmosphere of the festival, but also learn a lot of interesting knowledge in the process of guessing riddles.
In addition to these traditional activities, the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival are accompanied by many special delicacies. For example, dumplings, rice cakes, glutinous rice balls, etc., which are necessary for the Spring Festival; The special delicacy of the Lantern Festival - Lantern Festival. These delicacies not only satisfy people's appetites, but also symbolize people's good wishes for the New Year. For example, dumplings symbolize "more years old", implying abundant wealth and good luck; The Lantern Festival symbolizes reunion and happiness.
Nowadays, with the changes of the times, although the celebration forms of the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival are constantly evolving and innovating, people's love and attention to these two traditional festivals have never changed. Both in the city and in the countryside, these two important festivals are celebrated in a variety of ways. This is not only because they are treasures of traditional Chinese culture, but also because they embody people's longing for home and yearning for a better life.
In conclusion, the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival are an indispensable and important part of traditional Chinese culture. By understanding their origins and how they are celebrated, we can not only have a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture, but also feel the strong atmosphere of family and country feelings. On this festive day, let's celebrate the festive season and reunion together!