Introduction: Every year after the Spring Festival, after leaving the festive and lively dragon and lion dance, everyone may ignore a traditional custom - "sending poor ghosts". This custom has a long history and carries people a good new yearlifeof anticipation and prayers. Through a series of rituals and activities, sending off the poor is not only a way to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, but also to hope that in the new year, the old hardship and poverty will leave, and wealth and happiness will enter the home. The following will introduce in detail some traditional methods of sending poor ghosts, so let's take a look at this special custom and inherit the Chinese traditionCulture
The first step in sending poor ghosts is to prepare various symbols of good fortune and wealthFruits, for example:Grapefruit, oranges andApples。theseFruitsIn the Chinese traditionCultureAll have their own unique meanings, bringingPeace, auspiciousness and wealth. GrapefruitSymbolizing good luck, the orange symbolizes the rolling of wealthApplesrepresentsPeaceWishful. InThe third day of the Lunar New YearOn this day, every household will put these on the tableFruits, looking forward to the health of the family in the new yearPeaceand everything went well. In addition to the symbolism, theseFruitsIt also embellishes the festive atmosphere and adds a festive color.
1. Expansion: People buy all kinds of colorsFruits, dazzlingFruitsThe stalls are filled with brightly colored oranges and have lovely shapesApples, and a huge oneGrapefruitIt's dizzying. The railings on the cart are covered with colorful onesLanterns, in the warm sun, these are crystal clearFruitsIt exudes an alluring aroma that makes people feel happy, as if they have already felt the festive atmosphere of the New Year.
2. Expansion: On this day, on the marketFruitsThere was a crowd of people in front of the stall, and everyone was constantly choosing their favoritesFruits。Some held up a small knife and carefully examined each oneFruits, as if looking for the most perfect one; Some bite the bullet and go straight to a brightly colored oneFruitsand choose it with confidence.
3. Expanding:GrapefruitThe skin is golden, plump and juicy, and the meat is delicious when cut, and it is dotted with crystalline fruit pulp, bringing a double enjoyment of taste and vision. Oranges are round and full-bodied, and when peeled off, they emit an enchanting fragrance that sparkles like gold. ApplesThe whole body is ruddy, each fruit is as smooth as jade, and the alluring luster seems to be shining in the sun, giving people a mysterious and beautiful feeling.
Another important part of sending poor ghosts is to clean up the dilapidated and filthy things in the home. These shabby clothesfurnitureor utensils, representing the poverty and hardship of the old years. Cleaning them up means sending away the old bad things and opening up a new space for the new year to allow wealth and good fortune to enter the home. This custom embodies the new peoplelifeyearning and prayers, hoping to be able to get rid of difficulties in the new year and welcome new hope and happiness.
1. Expansion: Cleaning up the worn-out items in the home is a heavy job, people open the cabinet door and dig out some old things that have long been no longer used from the box. Some of the clothes have faded and pilled, and some of them have pillingfurnitureThe dust in the corners and the broken utensils are all marks of time, witnessing traces of the past. However, on the day of sending off the poor ghosts, these old things will say goodbye to the past and make way for the new year.
2. Expansion: When people examine these dilapidated items one by one, they may be reminded of them, or they may sigh at the passage of time because of their decadence. However, the ritual of sending off the poor ghost gives people the opportunity to say goodbye to these old things once and for all, leaving the bad past behind and welcoming the beauty and hope of the future.
In the process of sending poor ghosts, there are also some specific rituals and activities, such as making pancakes and makingPlantainsBoats, candles, etc. These activities are meant to symbolize the send-off of the "poor god", meaning that in the new year, we can get rid of difficulties and usher in abundance and happiness. Through these traditional ceremonies, people convey a beautiful vision for the future and hope that the new year will be full of joy and hope.
1. Expansion: Making pancakes is one of the important parts of the ritual of sending poor ghosts. People will flour,Finely chopped green onionsSaltWait for the ingredients to stir well, and then thenSaucepanTop pancake for golden crispiness. This delicacy symbolizes "fondant", which means that you can achieve fame and success in the new year.
2. Expanding: doPlantainsThe boat is a unique part of the activity of sending poor ghosts. People will be freshPlantainsPeeling, inPlantainsEngraved with the shape of a boat, and then lit againPlantainsThe top, letPlantainsThe boat floated on the water. thesePlantainsThe boat symbolizes setting sail and bringing new opportunities and development.
Cleaning the toilet is also an important part of arranging the ritual of sending off the poor ghosts. In the traditionCulture, the toilet is considered to be the place of "poor gas", so inThe third day of the Lunar New YearOn this day, the toilets are cleaned and the accumulated manure is transported to the fields in order to send away the "poor qi" and fill the home with the atmosphere of auspiciousness and wealth. This custom reflects the cleanliness and peace of the peoplelifeyearning, hoping that the home will be filled with auspicious and happy atmosphere in the new year.
1. Expanding: Cleaning the toilet is a trivial but necessary job, with clean water flushing the toilet bowl and a clean towel wiping itMirrorsto rejuvenate an otherwise obscure space. On this day, people are not afraid of dirty mess, cleaning in full swing, a hot scene. These efforts and dedication reflect a good new yearlifeof yearning and preparation.
2. Expansion: The process of transporting the accumulated fertilizer to the field is also the highlight of the activity of sending poor ghosts. People fill bags of long-accumulated toilet waste, carry it on their backs, and walk out of their homes and into the fields. In the fields, they sprinkle this accumulated fertilizer on the land, allowing the earth to absorb this generous gift, symbolizing the power of sending away the "poor energy" and filling the home with prosperity and abundance.
Summary: As an important part of the traditional Chinese New Year customs, sending poor ghosts is not only a ritual of praying for blessings and wishes, but also people's beautiful yearning and expectation for the new year. It is a tradition to welcome happiness and wealth in the new year by sending away the hardships and poverty of the pastCultureThe event carries a wealth of activitiesFolkloreCultureConnotation. InThe third day of the Lunar New YearLet us follow this tradition, send money to the poor, and pray for a happy family reunion and prosperous financial fortune in the new year. May every family be able to make progress in the new year, step by step, happiness and health.