1. On the first day of the lunar month, "biting disaster day" is a custom of exorcising evil spirits and avoiding disasters, which refers to eating specific food with teeth on this day to pray for the elimination of disasters and diseases, the removal of the old and the welcome of the new. This custom means to ward off disasters and take refuge, and to pray for good health. In the eyes of the ancients, "biting the disaster" is also a kind of spiritual sustenance, in order to pray for the auspiciousness and beauty of the year.
Generally speaking, the night before the first day of the lunar month, people will fry soybeans, corn flowers, melon seeds, peanuts and other foods, and then wrap them and put them under the pillow. When you wake up on the morning of the first day of the lunar month, you can start biting. People will make a "squeaky" chewing sound, symbolizing that the calamities of the new year will be "bitten", implying that the year can be peaceful and auspicious.
In addition, there are some variations and expansions of "Bite Disaster". In some places, the boiled root lotus root is bitten to pieces, symbolizing that the disaster will be crushed on the first day of the lunar month. In some places, they bite and eat red roots, which means to eat all their troubles. In some places, the dough is kneaded into the shape of a rat to symbolize the bite and ward off diseases, and usher in health and blessings. These customs not only satisfy people's taste buds, but also symbolize the hope and blessing of the New Year.
2. On the first day of the lunar month, there are three things that are taboo. The first is not to borrow money. In traditional Chinese culture, there is a saying that "debts do not last until the end of the year", which means that the money owed should be paid off before the end of the year, and the money should not be borrowed at the beginning of the year. This custom means that the new year should start with a good start, so that you can have a good omen and spend the new year in a relaxed and happy way. If you still have unpaid debts during the Chinese New Year, you will not only be called for debts, but you will also feel unhappy. Therefore, not borrowing money and not incurring debts is a win-win option for everyone.
The second is not to quarrel. The first day of the lunar month begins when the traditional "year-end sacrifice" begins, because the ancients believed that many gods and immortals descended to earth during this month. Gods have always been highly worshipped among the people, so there are many taboos this month. Quarrels have become one of the biggest taboos. First of all, quarrels can easily disturb the gods and cause their good fortune for a year to disappear;Secondly, there is a saying that "quarrels all year round" in the wax moon quarrel, so the ancients were very taboo to quarrel in the wax moon, especially the quarrel between husband and wife. Therefore, as soon as you enter the wax moon, you must avoid quarrels to ensure a safe and smooth new year.
Another thing not to do is not to move. In the eyes of the ancients, moving was a very important thing, and it was often chosen to be carried out on auspicious days and good weather. However, moving in the month of Wax has always been thought to harm yang energy, so it is not suitable for moving. If you move at this time, you are likely to be attacked by the cold, resulting in a decrease in immunity. At the same time, the new home will also feel cold due to the lack of popularity, which will affect the owner's yang energy. Therefore, it is not recommended to move in Layue to avoid unnecessary trouble.
In short, the first day of the lunar month, as the beginning of the lunar month, has a wealth of traditional customs. One of these is a special ritual event that prays for good luck in the new year. In addition, on the first day of the lunar month, there are taboos such as not borrowing money, not quarrelling, and not moving. The existence of these taboos not only helps people enter the new year, but also reflects the value and wisdom of traditional culture. Therefore, on the first day of the lunar month, we should respect and inherit these traditional customs to pray for blessings and hope to welcome the arrival of the new year. Happy Chinese New Year to all!