In addition to the customs of the New Year, there are also these in addition to keeping vegetables on the 30th day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, and not working on the first day of the new year
Paella. Those who are familiar with the customs of the Spring Festival may know that Chinese New Year's Eve is an important time to receive New Year's goods and observe the New Year. What you may not know is that there will be some leftovers on the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. This custom is called"Ancestral rice", meaning there is a lot of food every year. The family believes that leaving some food for the ancestors can make the ancestors receive the memory and respect of the family, and pray for the safety of the family and the prosperity of the family in the new year.
Except"Ancestral rice"In addition to this custom, there are many food-related customs, such as:"Spring couplets", that is, stick spring couplets on the cooked dumplings, steam them for a while and eat them. This way of eating is believed to bring good luck and family reunion.
A married woman does not look at the lamp of her mother's house.
In the past, if a daughter did not return to her mother's house on Chinese New Year's Eve after marriage, it would be considered a farewell. However, with the development of the times and changes in family structures, this custom has ceased to be common. Instead, more and more people are asking their daughters and sons-in-law to return to their parents' homes together on Chinese New Year's Eve, which not only enhances the relationship between husband and wife, but also allows the in-laws to feel that their daughters miss their hometown.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, I went back to my parents' house to pay New Year's greeting
For married daughters, the visit to the bride's house is usually on the second or fourth day of the Lunar New Year. This time is considered auspicious as in Chinese culture"Even numbers"It has auspicious meanings. Especially for newlywed daughters, following this custom is seen as a sign of respect for the elders and brings good luck and blessings.
Sweeping or littering is prohibited during New Year's Day.
In many parts of China, garbage is not swept and garbage is not disposed of on New Year's Day. This is because it is believed that the God of Wealth will return on this day, so it must not be cleaned until the third or fourth day of the Lunar New Year. If you clean it in advance, the God of Wealth will be driven away, bringing bad luck to your family. Therefore, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, people will temporarily ignore some clutter at home and enjoy the festivities first.
Do not wash or dry clothes on New Year's Day.
Traditionally, Chinese used to take a bath on Chinese New Year's Eve, wash all the clothes at home, and then dry them on Chinese New Year's Eve. Then, the children will put on their new clothes and go out to play with their friends. However, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, clothes are neither washed nor dried. This is because it is believed that washing and drying clothes on the first day of the new year will bring bad results to the creation of the coming year. Therefore, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, people continue to enjoy the party in festive clothes.
Do not break the dishes.
During the New Year, every household is extra careful for fear of breaking the dishes. This is especially true on the first day of the Lunar New Year. If you accidentally break a bowl or plate, your parents will say it"The years are safe", which means that they want the good fortune and unity of the family to be permanently stable.
From Chinese New Year's Eve to the second day of the Lunar New Year, the lights must be on all night.
In China, lighting lanterns, candles or paraffin lamps on Chinese New Year's Eve is one of the most important customs. On Chinese New Year's Eve, every household lights a lantern or paraffin lamp in the hope of warding off evil spirits. On Chinese New Year's Eve, people used to keep the lights on until the second day of the new year, or even later. This not only brings warmth to the home, but also banishes the darkness of the night and gives people a sense of security.
Don't lend money to others on Chinese New Year's Eve.
There is a Chinese proverb:"The plan of the year lies in the spring"This means that the New Year is the beginning of the year, and borrowing will affect the financial fortune of the whole year. So people don't lend money to others during the Spring Festival, and they don't borrow money from others so as not to bring bad luck to themselves. Especially on the first day of the Lunar New Year, it is considered an auspicious practice to avoid borrowing.
Abstract: The Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. In addition to the well-known customs such as eating leftover fish on Chinese New Year's Eve and not going to work on New Year's Day, there are many interesting customs during the Spring Festival. For example, eating after worshipping ancestors, married women do not look at their mother's lamps, married women go back to their mother's house to pay New Year greetings, do not sweep the floor or throw garbage on the first day of the new year, do not wash or dry clothes, do not break dishes, turn on the lights all night from Chinese New Year's Eve to the second day of the new year, do not borrow money from others for the New Year, etc. All of these customs have their own unique meanings and beliefs, representing respect for ancestors, emphasis on family, and blessings and expectations for the New Year.
In my opinion, these Spring Festival customs are not only a cultural inheritance, but also reflect the importance that Chinese attach to family and unity. Over the years, these customs have become the most cherished memories and hopes in people's hearts. Through these customs, we can not only feel the breadth and profundity of traditional Chinese culture, but also better understand the pursuit and yearning of the Chinese people for a better life.
Time flies, the years change, these Spring Festival customs are still followed and respected by people, carrying the weight of history and the beauty of blessings. During the Spring Festival, let's follow these customs, feel the charm of traditional culture, and pray for family happiness and good luck!