During the Spring Festival, the bustling crowd gradually disperses and is replaced by the customs and habits passed down from house to house. For me, yearsCultureCarrying the rich heritage of Chinese traditions, every festival, I will have an in-depth understanding of various Chinese customs and share these traditional stories with children, hoping to nourish their souls. From the day of the Spring Festival, traditions should be kept in mind at all timesCultureadhere to the tradition and continue the classics. Early in the morning, when the child woke up, he excitedly asked, "What is the special custom of the 23rd day of the first lunar month?" I pondered for a moment and then replied, "There are many customs on this day, but one of them is the most important. The child was curious, "What is that?" I said gently: "I remember when I was a child, the old people often mentioned the twenty-third day of the first lunar month, indicating that their children and grandchildren would not worry about eating. "Friends, do you remember the customs of this day? Let's explore the meaning of the 23rd day of the first lunar month
On the twenty-third day of the first lunar month, this day has a unique traditional custom in the northwest region of our country - jumping dry people. It is said that in the early years, people grew their own food and food was precious, but there were also people who wasted food during festivals. An ancient legend tells the origin of the jumper, like an ancient picture scroll unfolding. Legend has it that a god was furious when he watched the profligacy of people in order to monitor human behavior. So, he decided to take all the food. When people pleaded with the gods, he came up with the idea of "jumping dry people" to deceive the emperor so that people could be forgiven. On this day, people make paper figurines and burn their eyes and mouths with incense to symbolize that there is plenty of food. At night, paper figurines are thrown into the fire, as if the unfrugal are burned, so that the gods mistakenly believe that people have been punished. Although the activity of jumping dry people is a little deceptive, it is a good way for the gods to help people in disguise. In an agrarian society, food is precious and must be cherished at all times. On the twenty-third day of the first month, thinking of the children and grandchildren without worry, only by cherishing food can the life be prosperous.
Regarding the "jumping dry man", there is also a saying among the people, which is called "Liaochan". Legend has it that "chancre" is a childhood disease that people are inNew YearOn the occasion, a chancre fire is held to destroy the disease and pray for good healthPeace。In the Song Dynasty, the folk custom began to burn the chancre, and the ceremony of praying for blessings was carried out on the twenty-third day of the first month. Through the "fire", the people look forward to itNew YearAll diseases are gone, and blessings are always there. Just like the green ox that has worked hard for a year, the 23rd day is respected as the "Ox Festival". Rumored,Taishang LaojunThe elixir of the green ox clone was compiled to save people from the epidemic. Therefore, on the day of the Ox Festival, people do not let the cattle work hard, and look forward to their rest and recuperation in order to prepare for the needs of spring ploughing. On this day, beef should not be eaten, stay at home, and pray for spring ploughing in the coming day. On the twenty-third day of the first lunar month, the customs are inherited, and the ancient wind of blessing is more vibrant.
Don't worry about eating for a year", diligence and thrift start from eating. The ancient Chinese adage "You can't eat poorly, you can't drink poorly, and you will suffer from poverty if you waste food", which explains that food is precious and thrifty is a virtue. Adults and children, don't forget that food is hard to come by, and cherish every grain of rice. When ploughing, when weaving, be cautious and economical. In the impetuous modern society, traditional virtues guide us to the pure terroir and contain the way of wisdom. When we cherish food and remember traditions, every meal will be happier and life will be sweeter. The deliciousness of food and the nourishment of labor come from the inheritance of traditional virtues. Trickle down love, nourish the soul, traditionCultureThe charm of words is in our hands, continuing to write a new chapter of the new era.
On the twenty-third day of the first month, the jumping dry people burned in the people, and the Ox Festival descended to the world. The customs of this day are diverse, and they are inherited from ChinaCultureQuintessence. The story of the jumper sketches the way of cherishing food; The chancre shines brightly, and praysPeaceNo disease. The Ox Festival is engraved with the righteousness of ploughing cattle to recuperate, industrious and simple, and harvesting to care for the family. Traditional virtues, food is glorious, we should cherish food, be diligent and thrifty, inherit the classics, and promote virtues. Regardless of the spring equinox, autumn wind, winter solsticeXia Yan, traditionalCultureThe vein will run through the people's customsFolkloreto inject positive energy into the society. May we keep the tradition in our heartsCultureAt the same time, it integrates the spirit of the new era and writes a beautiful chapter of tradition and modernity together.