First of all, it should be clear that the second day of the first lunar month, the second day of the Lunar New Year, is the custom of returning to one's parents' home in most parts of China. Returning to her parents' home is a very distinctive folk custom, and the married daughter will take her husband and children back to her parents' house to pay New Year's greetings, so it is commonly known as "Welcoming Son-in-law Day".
Regarding the custom of returning to one's mother's home on the second day of the first lunar month, its historical origin can be traced back to ancient times. In ancient societies, the status of women was relatively low, and daughters who married rarely had the opportunity to return to their parents' homes. The Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, and it is at this time that family members are reunited. Therefore, in order to allow the married daughter to have the opportunity to reunite with her family, the custom of returning to her parents' home on the second day of the first lunar month has been formed.
In addition, there are some other customs on the second day of the first lunar month. For example, in some places, people worship the god of wealth on this day to pray for good fortune in the new year. This custom reflects people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. There are also some places where folk activities such as temple fairs are held to celebrate the arrival of the Spring Festival and enrich people's cultural life.
In addition to returning to his parents' home and sacrificing to the God of Wealth, there are some other taboos and particularities on the second day of the first lunar month. For example, in some places, it is believed that the second day of the first lunar month is the birthday of the god of water, so water-related activities such as washing clothes and pouring out sewage are forbidden so as not to anger the god of water. There are also some places that it is not advisable to take out garbage and sweep the floor on the second day of the first lunar month, so as not to sweep away the fortune. Although these taboos and exquisiteness have gradually faded in modern society, they are still followed in some traditional families.
In general, the customs and habits of the second day of the first lunar month are an important part of traditional Chinese culture. They reflect people's yearning and pursuit of family, kinship, wealth and a better life, as well as people's awe and respect for nature and gods. These customs and habits have gradually formed and evolved in the long course of history, and have become the unique cultural imprint of the Chinese nation.
However, with the changes of the times and the development of society, some traditional customs and habits are gradually changing or disappearing. For example, in modern society, people's life is faster, and the Spring Festival holiday time is limited, and some families may not be able to go back to their parents' homes to pay New Year's greetings according to traditional customs. At the same time, with the acceleration of urbanization and the increase of population flow, folk activities such as temple fairs in some places have gradually lost their former liveliness and atmosphere.
Therefore, while respecting and inheriting traditional culture, we should also adapt to the changes of the times and the development of society. Traditional culture can be promoted through innovative ways and methods, so that more people can understand and understand China's traditional festivals and customs. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the protection and inheritance of these unique cultural heritages, so that they can radiate new vitality and vitality in the new era.