Title: The Mystery of Dumplings in Dream of Red Mansions: Cultural Differences and Aristocratic Life.
In the classic Chinese literature "Dream of Red Mansions", the plot of Jiafu not eating dumplings during the Chinese New Year has sparked extensive discussion and thinking. Why does a big northern family like Jiafu not eat dumplings during the New Year, but chooses the New Year's customs in Jiangnan? The cultural differences and the stories behind them deserve to be in-depth.
The cultural background of not eating dumplings during the New Year in Jiafu:
As an important family in Dream of the Red Chamber, Jiafu's New Year's customs reflect the details of life in Nanjing (Jinling) during the Qing Dynasty. Different from the northern customs, Nanjing is accustomed to drinking Tusu wine, drinking Hehuan soup, eating auspicious fruits and ruyi cakes during the Chinese New Year, which is a typical Jiangnan New Year food custom. The Chinese New Year celebrations in Jiafu reflect more of the traditions and customs of the Jiangnan region, and are far from the dumpling culture in the north.
* Influence of creative background:
Dream of Red Mansions is set in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, and Jiafu is originally from Jinling, that is, Nanjing. In this era and regional context, the author Cao Xueqin's description of life in Jiafu reflects more details of life and cultural habits in Nanjing. Nanjing does not eat dumplings during the New Year, but has a unique New Year's customs, which shows the best realist style.
The place of dumplings in the life of the nobility:
In aristocratic families, dumplings were not a proper food on the table, but were more regarded as snacks or snacks. Even in "Dream of Red Mansions", dumplings appear in the form of small snacks, not as a staple food. The living habits and food culture of Jiafu are significantly different from those of ordinary people, which also reflects the difference in social class and cultural status.
A reflection of cultural differences:
The plot of not eating dumplings during the Chinese New Year in Jiafu reflects the cultural differences between different regions and classes in China. **The detailed descriptions show the life style of Nanjing in the Qing Dynasty and the lifestyle of aristocratic families. The presentation of this cultural difference enriches the connotation of **, and also enables readers to have a deeper understanding of the social life and customs of the time.
Conclusion: The plot of not eating dumplings during the Chinese New Year in Jiafu may be only a trivial detail in Dream of Red Mansions, but it reflects the author's meticulous observation and description of social life at that time. Cultural differences, regional customs, and the peculiarities of aristocratic life are all revealed in this detail. Therefore, for such a seemingly insignificant detail, we can also get a glimpse of the rich connotation and diversity of history and culture.