In Chinese culture, traditional festivals are rich in customs and traditions, among which the Spring Festival is one of the most important. And on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year after the Spring Festival, people will follow some special customs and taboos to show their blessings and expectations for the new year. These include sending "poor ghosts" and following traditional customs such as "doing 3 things and avoiding 3 things". Although these customs may seem ancient, they contain profound cultural connotations and wisdom, and are an important part of Chinese cultural traditions. In this article, we will delve into the origin, meaning, and significance of these traditional practices, and how they can be passed on and carried forward in modern society.
First of all, let's learn about the custom of sending "poor ghosts". In traditional Chinese culture, people often believe that ghosts and gods will take away people's bad luck and misfortune, so on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year after the Spring Festival, people will prepare some items that symbolize poverty and misfortune, such as tattered clothes, discarded paper, etc., and then burn them outdoors to pray for the success and happiness of the new year. This custom embodies people's yearning for a happy life, but also expresses anxiety about hardship and misfortune. Although this custom has faded in modern society, in some places it is still upheld as a good wish and expectation for the new year.
Secondly, let's understand the tradition of "do 3 things, avoid 3 things". On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, people follow some traditional rules of conduct to pray for good luck and peace in the new year. For example, people will choose this day to visit relatives and friends to express greetings and blessings for the new year; They will also worship their ancestors to express their respect for their ancestors and pray for their ancestors to bless their families with safety and health; At the same time, some incense activities will be carried out to ward off evil spirits to drive away the bad luck of the year. While following these traditions, people also take care to avoid taboos such as not dusting the floor, not lighting lights, not shaving heads, etc., which are considered to be acts that disrupt the auspicious atmosphere and may invite bad luck. Although these traditional codes of conduct may seem superstitious, their essence is the yearning for a happy life and the expectation of auspiciousness, as well as the respect and inheritance of ancestral culture.
In addition to sending "poor ghosts" and "doing 3 things and avoiding 3 things", there are some other traditional customs on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. For example, in some places, celebrations such as lion dances and dragon dances are held to ward off evil spirits and pray for blessings; In some places, various folk games and performances are held to add to the joyful atmosphere of the festival. Although these customs have their own characteristics, they all carry people's yearning for a happy life and good wishes for the New Year, and reflect the rich and colorful cultural traditions of the Chinese nation.
However, with the development of modern society and the acceleration of urbanization, some traditional customs have gradually been forgotten and changed. Factors such as the impact of business culture and the acceleration of the pace of life have made it more and more difficult to adhere to and inherit some traditional customs. However, it is these traditional customs that carry the wisdom and emotions of the Chinese nation for thousands of years, and are the foundation and soul of our culture. Therefore, while pursuing modern life, we should also pay attention to the inheritance and promotion of traditional culture, so that our future generations can inherit these precious cultural heritages and feel the broad and profound cultural heritage of the Chinese nation.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year tomorrow, you might as well return to the tradition, inherit the Chinese tradition, send the "poor ghost", do 3 things, avoid 3 things, let us feel the cultural charm of the Spring Festival together, inherit the Chinese tradition, and don't lose the old tradition. May our lives be full of happiness and auspiciousness under the nourishment of traditional culture, and bless our families and society for a better tomorrow!
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