New Year's money, this traditional custom has once again become a hot topic with the footsteps of the Spring Festival. Every year during the Spring Festival, the elders will give the younger generations New Year's money, which means sending new blessings and expectations. But behind the New Year's money, there is actually a deep cultural legend.
According to legend, in ancient times there was a monster named "Sui", which would come out to harm children every year on the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve. In order to protect the children, a person surnamed Guan in Jiaxingfu wrapped eight copper coins in red paper and placed them next to the child's pillow. When the "year" monster attacked, it was frightened away by the golden light next to the pillow. Since then, this practice has gradually spread, and parents have followed suit, using New Year's money to ward off evil spirits for their children.
However, with the changes of the times, the meaning of New Year's money has also changed from simply warding off evil spirits to the care and expectation of the elders for the younger generations. In modern society, the distribution of New Year's money is no longer limited to children, but varies according to local customs and family circumstances.
Opinions on the amount of New Year's money also vary. Some people believe that the more New Year's money is given, the better, which can not only make the child happy, but also make the person who gives it face. However, some people believe that the blind pursuit of money will only bring a burden to the family, and lose the essential meaning of New Year's money.
In fact, there is no fixed standard for the amount of New Year's money, but it should be chosen according to the family's economic situation and implications. For example, 200 yuan New Year's money means that good things come in pairs, and 800 yuan New Year's money represents the rolling of wealth.
In addition to the amount, how to deal with the New Year's money received by the child is also a big problem. Most of the time, parents will manage it on their behalf, but this does not mean that the child is completely deprived of the right to use it. For families with better conditions, you can consider using New Year's money as your child's pocket money or other expenses, so that your child can build financial awareness from an early age.
With the development of society, the distribution and processing of New Year's money are also constantly changing. But no matter how the form changes, the blessings and expectations behind it remain the same.
In this Spring Festival, how much money do you send to your children? And how to deal with the New Year's money received by the child? Feel free to share your views and experiences in the comment area, and let's work together to ** the modern meaning of this traditional custom.