Why not just give the old man a birthday? Understand the taboos of folk longevity
Why do we tell the elderly that they can't have birthday parties? There are a lot of taboos for birthdays, so it's good to know about them.
On the occasion of the elderly's birthday, the villagers brought beautiful red lanterns from each house to decorate the whole village.
This one is called"Nine not ten"The rules are not only a display of numbers, but also have a profound cultural connotation. When the elderly are approaching their tenth birthday, they should celebrate their birthday a year in advance, and never wait until they are officially ten years old to celebrate their birthday. This tradition has a long history and has been passed down from generation to generation and is seen by the villagers as a way to respect the elderly and support their relatives.
Here it is"Nine"The word has a special meaning, and it is related to"long"The word is synonymous and symbolizes longevity and enduring kindness. When the village children learn that their elder is about to turn nine, they decide to give him a challenging birthday a year early. This is not only a celebration of the birthday of the elders, but also an expression of deep respect and respect for the elders.
The children of the village gathered together to make various gifts of longevity. These gifts not only express the children's love for the elderly, but also contain good wishes for a long life. The longevity gifts they choose are usually as bright as the moon in the night sky, implying seriousness and a long and healthy life.
In small mountain villages, it has become a ritual to celebrate the tenth birthday of the elderly. They think"Ten"Yes"Dead"synonyms of consummation and consummation.
When an old man celebrates his tenth birthday, the celebration can be very uncomfortable, as if he is silently praying for an early death. Therefore, the villagers prefer to celebrate the ninth birthday of the old man a year in advance to avoid bad omens.
This unique tradition has been passed down from generation to generation and has been integrated into village life as part of the family culture. Whenever the old man celebrates his ninth birthday, the whole village is filled with a peaceful and solemn atmosphere. On this day, children will be especially attentive to prepare gifts for the elderly to express their gratitude and deep blessings.
When the elderly celebrate the New Year, the children and grandchildren of the whole village gather together to participate in this ancient and mysterious ritual. This is not just a simple celebration, but a dialogue with time, a ritual to communicate with ancestors. At the beginning of the ceremony, the village elders lead the group through a series of ancient rituals, expressing good wishes for the health and happiness of the elders with prayers and blessings.
Under the gaze of the elders, time seems to stand still, and each year becomes a chapter in the family history. The elders sat in the room**, looking at the younger generation, and the children circled around them, as if they were the echoes of the years.
This is not just a celebration, but also a ceremony that brings a strong sense of family affection and good wishes. The old man's eyes showed emotion for the passage of time, and this ceremony became a solemn promise to the years and the family legacy. The family's history lives on in this moment, becoming a living fossil-like legacy that bears witness to the passage of time.
The deeper meaning of this ritual lies in the fact that it represents good wishes for the elderly to spend the New Year safely. This is not only a celebration of life, but also a tacit acquiescence to the family legacy. In this solemn atmosphere, the presence of taboos makes this ritual an unbreakable tradition, and the absence of any year causes a commotion in the family, as it is believed that interruptions bring bad luck.
Over the years, this ritual has become an integral part of the family tradition and has been passed down from generation to generation. Every year at the beginning of the ceremony, the old man's face is filled with affection and joy. The younger generation takes on the responsibility of the passing ceremony, which is not only a birthday celebration, but also a continuation and inheritance of the family culture.
When children and grandchildren gather to celebrate the birthday of the elderly, everyone understands in their hearts that there can be nothing negative on this day. This deep understanding allows them to put aside personal differences and disputes and ensure that the elderly's birthday is happy and warm.
The contradictions between the brothers followed, which made the atmosphere of the old man's birthday celebration even more complicated. In a festive atmosphere, quarrels and disagreements creep in. If these contradictions erupt on the birthday of the elderly, they are bound to have a strong impact on the emotions of the elderly. As an old man celebrating his birthday, will he feel that these contradictions have become an unfortunate curse?
On the other hand, the range of birthdays for the elderly can be very wide. According to the traditional belief, birthdays are only celebrated when you are at least 80 years old. But isn't celebrating a birthday in its sixties or seventies with great fanfare sending an inappropriate message to the elderly? Isn't such a celebration a hint that the old people are getting old and that their end is near? Perhaps the kindness of the children and grandchildren will turn into an unintentional mistake.
Seventy-three is the year of Confucius's death, and eighty-four is the year of Mencius's safe return. This legend aroused a deep respect in the hearts of the people, and it seemed that before these two periods, people should live their old age more peacefully, so that they can reach the peak of life in peace and security.
Before celebrating the birthday of the elderly, the family can decide together to put aside the old grudges and come together to cheer for the joy of the elderly.
When"Seventy-three"or"Eighty-four"When the big birthday is approaching, the villagers are more willing to do it silently and avoid being too public. This is not a disrespect for birthdays, but a deep respect for the years and a tribute to the wisdom of the Aboriginal people. Now, in this special period, the children and grandchildren of the village should not only celebrate their birthdays, but also pay more attention to the health of the elderly to ensure that they pass this critical period safely.
Despite these traditional taboos, the ultimate goal is to reunite the elderly with their children and grandchildren. On this special day, everyone laughs and shares the joy of family. Although the celebration was not held in a grand way in order to save time and effort, the sincere and deep friendship ensured that the old people spent a relaxed and happy birthday in laughter.
These folk taboos may be a reminder left by the aborigines, but in the modern world, people have learned to find a balance between tradition and modernity. They celebrate birthdays for the elderly in a more relaxed and enjoyable way, combining traditional culture with modern life.
This unique cultural heritage makes every senior's birthday a wonderful memory. Those who celebrate birthdays here can not only feel the warmth of tradition, but also enjoy the ease and satisfaction of modern life, just like a harmonious and intimate family.