On the third day of the Lunar New Year, on this day during the Spring Festival every year, people have returned to normallifeIn the rhythm, the hectic atmosphere gradually fades and is replaced by silence and seriousness. The ancients believed that the third day of the first month was "red."Dogs"Day" and "Xiao Nian Dynasty" are an inauspicious day, so there are some precautions and taboos to observe to ensure that you canPeaceSpend this "murderous day". On this day, we should remember to do five things less, do two more things, follow the tradition, and have more peace of mind during the festival.
First of all, we want to avoid going out and visiting relatives. The third year of junior high school is called "red."Dogs"Human Day", according to legend, is the ancient myth of "red."Dogs"On days when I went down to patrol, people thought that going out or strolling on the street might hit the "red."Dogs", causing unlucky things to happen. Therefore, it is best for everyone to stay at home and avoid touching this so-called "red."DogsTake away a year's fortune and become poor. Of course, this may just be to give people a chance to rest, after all, before the Chinese New Year, preparing New Year's goods, keeping the New Year, greeting the New Year, etc. are very busy, people are tired and exhausted, and the third day of the Lunar New Year has become a natural rest day.
Secondly, we should follow the custom of the third year of junior high school and turn off the lights early to go to bed. It is said that the third night of the first month isRat marrydays, in order not to disturb the good things of the mice, people will turn off the lights early to go to bed. The old people will also tell the young people "if you mess with it for a day, it will bother you for a year", reminding everyone to be careful of mice, because rats are vengeful animals, if they disturb itWeddings, it can bring a whole year of trouble. In addition, everyone also thinksNew YearThe period should be to:SleepLord, going to bed too late may bring bad luck.
Third, we must refrain from borrowing fire. The third day of the first month is called "red."Dogsday", redDogsThere is a certain relationship with fire, so it is very unlucky to borrow fire on this day, and it may lead to unexpected disasters. In addition, the fire is in ChinaCultureThere is also a symbol of fortune, and the person who is borrowed from the fire may lend his good luck to others, and he will fall into a bad situation. Therefore, whether it is borrowing fire or being borrowed by fire, it should be avoided in the third year of junior high school.
Fourth, we need to avoid sweeping the floor. In ancient times, people believed that the third day of the Lunar New Year was the "Heavenly Festival", and it was also a day that was not suitable for sweeping the floor. They think that the floor of the house is full of wealth and treasure, and if they sweep the floor, they may also sweep away the good fortune of the house, resulting in a whole year of bad luck. Of course, if the house is too dirty, you can sweep it from the outside to the inside, which means that you will bring wealth into the house and the new year will be full of money. Pile up garbage in a corner and wait until the right time to dispose of it, so that you can avoid taboos and evil doors. In short, it is best to sweep the floor less on the third day of the Lunar New Year, so as not to attract bad luck.
Finally, we need to do two more things, namely keeping the New Year and worshipping our ancestors. Keeping a vigil on the night of the third day of the Lunar New Year without sleeping to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. In many places, fireworks are also set off during the New Year to ward off evil spirits and bad luck. Ancestor worship is traditionalCultural practicesIt is an expression of nostalgia and respect for ancestors. On the third day of the Lunar New Year, people will arrange the ancestral tablets, burn incense and worship, and pray to the ancestors for blessings and good fortune.
In short, although there are some particularities and taboos on the third day of the Lunar New Year, it is more to ensure that this "evil day" is successfully passedPeaceand good luck. You can follow these traditions appropriately, but you don't have to worry too much and be superstitious, just keep your mind and enjoy this special day.