On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, what are your local folk customs? Dear friends, when you are enjoying the Spring Festival holiday with your mobile phone, have you ever thought that every day of the Lunar New Year contains rich folk culture? Today, let's take a time journey, taking the special date of "the fourth day of the Lunar New Year" as the coordinates, and take a look at those lively and interesting New Year's traditions across the country in simple terms. Whether it is young people in the city, or young and old folks in their hometowns, let us explore this profound cultural heritage and feel the strong flavor of the New Year.
1. The unique meaning of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year
In traditional Chinese culture, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year has a special symbolic meaning. The ancients believed that "the first dumpling is the first two sides, the third box goes home, and the fourth day is the pancake and the egg is rolled". On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, people begin to return to daily life from visiting relatives and friends, and the custom of rolling eggs in pancakes conveys the beautiful hope of family harmony and prosperity in the new year. In some areas, there is also the custom of welcoming the god Hui Luang (Stove Wangye) on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, which means that the deities who protect the peace and happiness of the family return to their places and bring protection for the new year.
Second, the regional folk customs are different
Northern RegionsIn many places in the north, especially in Shandong, Hebei and other places, there is a custom of receiving the god of wealth on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. Families prepare abundant offerings and wait for the gods of wealth to enter the door in the early morning, praying for abundant wealth and prosperous business in the new year. Southern regionIn the south, such as Guangdong, there is the custom of "throwing poverty" on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. On this day, people will clean up their homes and throw away garbage and other unclean things, which means to send away the poverty and hardship of the old years and usher in the hope and vitality of the new year. Southeast coastIn Fujian, Zhejiang and other places, fishermen hold a grand ceremony to worship the sea on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year to thank the sea for its blessings and pray for a good harvest and safe travel at sea in the New Year. Western regionIn Sichuan, Shaanxi and other places in the west, people will hold various entertainment activities on this day, such as dragon and lion dances, social fire performances, etc., to further consolidate the neighborhood relationship through a joyful atmosphere, and also pray for blessings and auspiciousness for the new year. 3. Folk Inheritance and Innovation from a Modern Perspective
With the changes of the times, young people's perception and participation in traditional folk customs are also changing. Some places use the Internet platform to let more young people understand and participate in the folk activities on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year through online live broadcasts; In some places, fashion elements are incorporated, making traditional folk activities more lively and interesting. For example, some cities will organize creative markets, inviting artisans to demonstrate the process of making pancakes, rolls, eggs or special snacks, so that everyone can appreciate the charm of traditional culture while tasting food.
Conclusion
Dear readers and friends, the folk tradition on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year is like a bright pearl embedded in the long river of Chinese civilization, which is not only a historical imprint, but also an artistic reproduction of real life. Although the customs and habits of each place are different, they all convey people's yearning for a better life and the pursuit of a harmonious society. While celebrating the festival, let us not forget to inherit and carry forward these rich and colorful folk cultures, so that they can radiate more vigorous vitality in the context of the new era, and let more young people easily understand and fall in love with this national treasure derived from the wisdom of their ancestors.