Hello everyone, I am your old friend Fugui! Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it is the twelfth day of the first month. In China, every day of the first lunar month is full of unique traditions and customs, and the twelfth day of the first lunar month is no exception. On this day, the folk have the custom of "setting up a lantern shed to welcome the Lantern Festival", indicating that the footsteps of the Lantern Festival are getting closer and closer. And on such a special day, our diet also has a unique exquisiteness. Today, let's take a look at what we should eat on the twelfth day of the first lunar month, and what old traditional customs should not be forgotten!
1. The diet on the twelfth day of the first lunar month is exquisite
Eating dumplings - attracting wealth and treasure, and the wealth is rolling.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, many places have the custom of eating dumplings. The shape of the dumpling resembles an ingot, which means that the source of wealth is wide and the wealth is rich. Moreover, the fillings of the dumplings are also varied, and you can choose according to your personal taste and preferences. Whether it's meat-filled, vegetarian-filled, or seafood-filled dumplings, they are a delicious and delicious choice. When eating dumplings, everyone also likes to play a game called "guess dumplings", deliberately put some coins, candies and other small items when making dumplings, who eats it means that the new year will have good luck. This kind of game not only adds to the fun of eating dumplings, but also symbolizes good luck in the new year.
2.Eat noodles – for a long time, smoothly.
In addition to dumplings, noodles are also one of the must-eat delicacies on the 12th day of the first lunar month. Noodles symbolize longevity, smoothness and prosperity, and represent people's expectations for a better life and blessings to family and friends. On this day, whether it is noodle soup, bibimbap, or fried mein, it is a good choice. When eating noodles, people also like to pair them with a variety of vegetables and meats to make the noodles taste more varied.
3.Eat fish - more than every year, more than rich.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, eating fish is also a good choice. Fish symbolizes more than one year and more wealth, and represents people's beautiful expectations for the new year. On this day, whether it is steamed fish, braised fish or stewed fish soup, it is a delicious and delicious choice. When eating fish, everyone also likes to discuss the preparation and taste of fish, and share each other's food experience.
4.Eat glutinous rice balls - reunion, harmony and beauty.
Although the Lantern Festival has not yet arrived, on the twelfth day of the first lunar month, many places have begun to eat tangyuan. Tangyuan is a traditional delicacy of the Lantern Festival, which means reunion, harmony and beauty. On this day, whether it is black sesame filling, bean paste filling, or other flavors of tangyuan, it is a delicious and delicious choice. When eating glutinous rice balls, everyone also likes to share the taste and method of glutinous rice balls together, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
2. Traditional customs on the twelfth day of the first lunar month
Build a lantern shed - welcome the Lantern Festival.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, it is not far from the Lantern Festival. In many places, people have begun to prepare for various activities for the Lantern Festival, the most important of which is to set up lantern sheds. The lantern shed is a place to display various lanterns during the Lantern Festival, and it is also an important place for people to enjoy the lanterns and celebrate the festival. On this day, people will get busy and build a variety of lantern sheds of different shapes to fully prepare for the arrival of the Lantern Festival. Building a lantern shed is not only a traditional custom, but also a display of cultural heritage and folk art.
2.Dian Ding Day - Pray for prosperity of the people.
The twelfth day of the first lunar month is the day of the Ding Ding, which is the traditional "Tian Ding Festival". On this day, people pray for the prosperity of their families and the prosperity of their children and grandchildren in various ways. For example, put some ornaments or ornaments at home that symbolize having many children and grandchildren, or go to the temple to burn incense and pray for blessings. These activities are full of people's expectations and blessings for a better life. At the same time, in some places, there is also the custom of "dianding", that is, lighting incense in the home and worshipping ancestors and gods to pray for the prosperity of the family and the continuation of the offspring. This custom not only reflects the importance and respect that people attach to and respect the family heritage, but also expresses people's vision and expectation for a better life in the future.
3.Pack up the old – say goodbye to the old and welcome the new.
The twelfth day of the first lunar month is also a good day to tidy up old things and tidy up your home. On this day, people throw away or sell old things they don't need in their homes, and they also buy new household items to decorate their homes. This practice of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new not only makes the home environment look new, but also means that everything will be renewed and good luck in the new year. In the process of tidying up old things, people can also look back on the past year, summarize lessons learned, and plan and prepare for the new year.
In addition to the above customs, there are some other precautions and taboos that you need to know on the twelfth day of the first lunar month. For example, on this day, try to avoid unlucky behaviors such as breaking things or arguing with others; At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to safety issues such as fire prevention and theft; For those middle-aged and elderly people who like health care, they can also carry out some appropriate exercises and health care activities on this day to enhance physical fitness and immunity; For young people, they can participate in some interesting folk activities, feel the charm of traditional culture, and make new friends to have fun together.
In short, although the twelfth day of the first lunar month is not as grand and lively as the Spring Festival, it has its own unique charm and cultural connotation. By understanding and experiencing these traditional customs and food culture, we can have a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture and folk customs, and draw positive energy and positive attitudes towards life from them. Let's keep these traditions in mind on the twelfth day of the first lunar month! It means that the new year will be prosperous and everything will go well! Finally, I wish you all good health, smooth career, family harmony and happiness in the new year!
3. Other folk activities on the twelfth day of the first lunar month
Pinch the mouse's mouth. On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, the folk have the custom of "pinching the mouth of a mouse". People will knead the dough into the shape of a mouse at home and pinch the mouse's mouth, which means to prevent the rat from biting and destroying the family's belongings in the new year, and also to prevent the villain from making trouble, and protect the peace and harmony of the family. This custom reflects the importance and protection of family property and relationships.
2.Hide scissors.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, there is still the custom of "hiding scissors" in many places. People will hide their scissors in their homes and avoid using them on this day. This is because in ancient times, scissors were regarded as murder weapons, which could easily lead to quarrels and conflicts. Therefore, hiding scissors on this day means avoiding verbal disputes and maintaining family harmony. This custom reflects the importance and preservation of family harmony and interpersonal relationships.
3.Collect old shoes.
In some places, there is still a custom of "collecting old shoes" on the twelfth day of the first lunar month. People collect old shoes from their homes, dispose of them or throw them away. This is because old shoes are seen as bad luck and can easily bring bad luck and bad luck. Therefore, putting away old shoes on this day means removing bad luck and welcoming good luck in the new year. This custom embodies people's pursuit of a better life and their expectations for the future.
Although the twelfth day of the first lunar month is not as grand and lively as the Spring Festival, it has its own unique charm and cultural connotation. By understanding and experiencing these traditional customs and food culture, we can have a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture and folk customs, and draw positive energy and positive attitudes towards life from them. In the future, with the continuous development and progress of society, the traditional customs of the 12th day of the first lunar month may gradually fade or disappear, but their cultural connotation and spiritual significance will be passed on forever. Let us cherish and inherit these precious cultural heritages together, and contribute to the promotion of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation! At the same time, we also look forward to having a pleasant and peaceful time on the 12th day of the first lunar month, sharing food and happiness with family and friends, and welcoming the arrival of the new year!