Speaking of Shouxiang, this is not a simple job of "lighting a match and watching it smoke". In our profound Chinese culture, Shouxiang is just like that Internet celebrity snack, not only attractive in appearance, but also rich in connotation!
First of all, you have to make it clear that Shouxiang is not the kind of thing that you can replace with a random stick. It is a cultural symbol, like your WeChat avatar, which represents your online identity. The ancients were very serious about this thing, just like modern people did with mobile phones. Out of power? Nervous! No internet? More panic! If the ancients didn't have longevity, it would be a terrible rhythm.
To get back to the point, Shou Xiang's name sounds warm to people's hearts, as if as long as you light one, you can live a long life. The ancients believed that cigarettes could reach the heavens and convey people's wishes and prayers. Imagine that when you light a longevity incense stick and the smoke fills it, your wish is like sending a courier directly to the heavens, and maybe the Jade Emperor can receive it!
When it comes to holiday celebrations, Shouxiang has become a little angel for family reunion. Everyone sat in a circle, each holding a stick of incense in their hands, and while smelling the fragrance, they sent blessings to each other. The picture is as warm as grabbing red envelopes in a WeChat group.
But longevity isn't just for wishing for longevity and health. It is also the little glue that unites the family, sticking the family together. Whenever there is an elderly person in the family for a birthday, the whole family gathers together like a fan meeting, lights longevity incense, and prays for the prosperity of the family. It's a lot more intentional than a modern birthday party, celebrating not only the longevity of one person, but also the happiness and future of the entire family.
Moreover, Shouxiang is also a witness to Chinese civilization, like a living history book. It tells us how clever our ancestors were to invent such a useful and meaningful gadget. Therefore, Shouxiang is not only the root incense, it is the inheritor of culture and the living fossil of history.
Even in modern society, all kinds of high-tech products emerge in an endless stream, and Shouxiang, an "old antique", still has its place. It reminds us not to forget those time-honored traditions and family stories. In a busy life, it is also a beautiful thing to occasionally calm down and light a longevity incense to let the soul get a moment of peace.
In short, don't underestimate this little longevity, it carries a lot of meaning. Today, let us continue to cherish this tradition and maintain that reverence for life and love for our family. The next time you light the longevity incense, you might as well think about it, this is not only the root incense, but a history, an emotion, a sustenance. Let that wisp of green smoke pass on our good wishes for longevity, happiness and family prosperity to every corner.