In traditional Chinese culture, the word "Tiefu" has a long history and rich meaning. Every Chinese New Year, every household will post the word blessing, implying that the new year is full of blessings. However, there are some taboos and precautions that need to be observed in the process of attaching the Fu character to ensure that the Fu character fulfills its due auspicious meaning.
The ** of sticking the word blessing can be traced back to the Song Dynasty. According to historical records, the folk of the Song Dynasty had the custom of posting the word Fu before the Spring Festival. The word Fu itself is composed of the words "Fu" and "禸", which imply good fortune and good luck. In the Song Dynasty, on the eve of the Spring Festival, every household carved the word blessing with peach wood and hung it on the door of the house to pray for a new year full of blessings, peace and smoothness.
With the development of the times, the custom of pasting the word Fu gradually evolved, not only limited to the peach wood version, but also appeared in various fonts and materials of the word Fu. In addition, the time for sticking the word blessing has also changed, from before the Spring Festival to the entire wax moon before the Spring Festival. However, the meaning of the word "blessing" has always been the same, that is, to pray for family happiness, well-being and good fortune.
It should be noted that there are some taboos and precautions for sticking blessing characters. For example, in most cases, the word Fu should be pasted upside down, and only in rare cases (such as trash cans, toilets, etc.) need to be upside down. The following is the *** taboo of sticking the word "Fu" during the Spring Festival:
1.Do not paste the blessing: In most cases, the word blessing should be pasted positively. Pasting the word blessing upside down means pouring out the blessing, which is contrary to the original intention of welcoming blessings. Only in rare cases, such as garbage cans and toilets, need to be poured out to dispel the filth.
2.Avoid sticking missing corners of the blessing: When buying the blessing word, avoid choosing the missing corner or damaged blessing word. The complete blessing character represents perfection and beauty, and the lack of a corner blessing may affect the fortune of the family.
3.Avoid sticking odd number blessings: There is a saying that "good things come in pairs", so even numbers are generally selected when pasting blessing words. The singular blessing may disrupt the harmonious atmosphere of the family and is recommended to be avoided.
4.Avoid dark Fu: When choosing Fu characters, try to choose red or gold Fu characters. Dark blessing characters may make the family atmosphere heavy and not in line with the festive tone of the Chinese New Year.
5.Avoid sticking folds Fu: When pasting the word Fu, it should be flat and avoid wrinkles. The folded character of Fu not only affects the aesthetics, but may also affect the luck of the family.
6.Don't stick too high blessings: The word blessing should not be too high, so as not to make the family feel depressed. Generally speaking, the word Fu should be pasted on the lintel, door frame and other suitable positions.
7.Do not stick it firmly: Pay attention to the stickiness when pasting the word Fu to ensure that the word Fu is firmly pasted so as not to be blown away by the wind. The fall of the word blessing may symbolize the outflow of good fortune and affect the fortune of the family.
8.Avoid sticking blessings too early: The time for pasting blessing words should not be too early. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to post blessing characters from the 28th of the lunar month to Chinese New Year's Eve. Attaching blessings too early may lead to the loss of blessings.
9.Avoid sticking the wrong position Fu: Pay attention to the position when pasting the word Fu, and avoid pasting the word Fu in an inappropriate place. For example, mirrors, windows and other places that are prone to refraction may affect the meaning of the word Fu.
10.Avoid repeating the blessing: The blessing word that has been pasted should not be posted repeatedly. Repeated blessings may disturb the aura of the family, which is not conducive to family harmony.
In short, as a traditional Chinese custom, the word "blessing" contains people's yearning and wishes for a better life. In the process of pasting the word blessing, pay attention to following some taboos and precautions, which can not only inherit traditional culture, but also add a harmony and happiness to modern families. February** Dynamic Incentive Program