On the twenty-seventh day of the lunar month, "slaughter the chicken", remember to "do 3 things, prepare 2 things", and make good luck in the Year of the Dragon
In traditional Chinese culture, there are some fixed customs and habits in the first few days of the Chinese New Year, as the old saying goes, the twenty-seventh day of the lunar month "slaughters the New Year's chicken", as the pace of the Spring Festival is getting closer and closer, the New Year's peace and auspiciousness for the New Year to eat the things to be prepared quickly.
On the 27th day of the lunar month, there are a series of important preparatory activities, the core of which is "slaughtering New Year's chickens". Slaughtering chicken is not only an ingredient for preparing Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, but also contains rich cultural significance and good wishes for the New Year. ExceptSlaughter chickens, andDo 3 things, prepare 2 thingsEach of them carries a deep cultural connotation and anticipation for the New Year, Ready for these, I hope we can all have good luck in the Year of the Dragon.
Do 3 things
The first shave finely: it is to cut the hair
On the 27th day of the lunar month, cutting hair is regarded as an important ritual to wash away the dust of the old year and welcome the new year.
This custom stems from the ancient Chinese belief that hair is a part of the human body, and cutting hair can remove bad luck and bad luck attached to the body, so that people can welcome the new year with a new look. Cutting your hair is also a symbol of neatness and neatness, indicating that the new year will be orderly and harmonious.
The second baptism: that is, bathing
Bathing has a special meaning on the 27th day of the lunar month. It is not only to cleanse the body, but also to wash away the fatigue and discomfort of the past year, and to cleanse the body and mind.
The custom of "washing Fulu" symbolizes the cleansing of the past and ushering in blessing and wealth. On this day, it is common for people to bathe with soap and vanilla water for good luck and good luck in the New Year.
The third sharpens the kitchen knife
Sharpening kitchen knives is not only a tool needed to prepare the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, but also has a deep meaning. In traditional Chinese culture, sharp knives symbolize the ability to ward off evil spirits and bad luck, and ensure peace and prosperity in the coming year.
Therefore, sharpening kitchen knives on the 27th day of the lunar month is not only for the practical needs of the kitchen, but also to pray for good luck and good luck in the New Year.
Two samples are available
The first is a red envelope
Red envelopes are one of the essential items during the Spring Festival. It is not only a blessing to the younger generations, but also a traditional cultural symbol.
Preparing red envelopes on the 27th day of the lunar month means blessings and love for family members, relatives and friends. Red represents festivity and auspiciousness, and carries people's good expectations for the new year.
The second preparation is wine
Sake is prepared to welcome the New Year. In Chinese culture, liquor is often used to celebrate important moments and festivals.
Preparing wine means that family and friends can sit around and raise a glass to celebrate the New Year, share the joys and challenges of the past year, and pray for the new year. Wine preparation is also an expression of respect and welcome to guests, and strengthens the emotional connection between people.
These preparatory activities on the 27th day of the lunar month are not only material preparations for the arrival of the New Year, but also a kind of cultural inheritance and spiritual preparation. Through the implementation of these customs, people can not only feel the warmth and joy of traditional festivals, but also be purified and sublimated in their hearts. These activities make us cherish the time we spend together with our families even more, and at the same time bring us good wishes and anticipation for the New Year.
On the occasion of the Year of the Dragon, let's follow these wonderful traditions together and have good luck and welcome a new year full of hope and happiness.