As the saying in the countryside goes, men are afraid of May, and women are afraid of the wax moon, why did the ancestors say so?
People are afraid of May. Why did the ancients say that?
Rural proverbs"Men are afraid of May, and women are afraid of the wax moon"The differences in the division of labor between men and women in agricultural societies in the past are revealed, reflecting the hardships and pressures of men and women in farm work and household chores. In May, when the winter wheat begins to ripen, the men harvest their crops with sickles and sickles. At that time, there were no modern harvesters, and they braved the scorching sun and had a great labor intensity, not only having to stay up all night to harvest continuously, but also to transport the harvested wheat back to the wheat field for threshing. At the same time, in order to pay off their rations as quickly as possible, they had to plow, fertilize and sow the next crop. A month of hard work and stress has left the men emaciated and dark-faced, so they are afraid of the arrival of May.
Women are afraid of the New Year, why did the ancestors say so?
In contrast to men's fear of May, women are afraid of the month of Lunar New Year. As we enter the Lunar New Year, the women in the family begin to get busy, preparing clothes and food for the family for the New Year. They have to make new clothes for their families and prepare New Year goods such as rice cakes, Chinese New Year's Eve cakes and croquettes. At the same time, they also have to clean, stew pork, make steamed buns, etc. Throughout the Lunar New Year month, they were very busy, waking up early and going to bed late every day, and they had to keep preparing even when the north wind was howling and the weather was freezing. The cold and hard work of the Lunar New Year add to the burden on the women, so they are afraid of the arrival of the Lunar New Year.
Past and present changes.
However, with the development of modernization and the improvement of living conditions, rural society has undergone earth-shaking changes. Nowadays, in some villages, farmers choose to go out to work or set up their own businesses, seeking a better life in the cities. Affluent farmers are no longer dependent on labor for their survival as they used to be, and at the same time, rural infrastructure and living conditions have improved. As a result, rural life is now more colorful and less tiring and arduous than in the past.
The changes in the rural world are not only economic, but also social and cultural. Nowadays, the development of the countryside is no less than that of the city, and in some places, the countryside has become a veritable tourist destination, attracting many vacationers. At the same time, some farmers who went out to earn a living would also return to their hometowns in Layue to reunite with their families and have a sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve meal.
Personal reflections and perceptions.
The prosperity of the rural world and the changes in rural life have taught us a lot. The labor of the past is a portrayal of rural life and a deep understanding of life. Men's hard work represents their commitment to family responsibilities and dedication to the family, while women's busy housework reflects their love and dedication to the family. This division of labor and mode of labor was inevitable in an agrarian society, but gradually changed with the progress of the times, the development of the rural world, and the evolution of the concept of family.
Many rural families are now diversified, and the division of labour between men and women is no longer limited by old ideas; Women are no longer confined to domestic work, but are actively involved in agricultural work and entrepreneurship. The development of the rural economy and the efforts of farmers have revitalized the rural world. Although"Men are afraid of May and women are afraid of the New Year"This phenomenon is a thing of the past, but we should remember this history and cherish the happy life of the present while respecting the hard work of the working people in the past.
The happiness of the countryside, from another point of view, lies in its love and persistent pursuit of life. Either way"End of May"Still"New Moon"The labor force in the countryside is undoubtedly a valuable asset and the crystallization of the hard work of the peasants. Today's rural areas have undergone earth-shaking changes, but we must remember the past, cherish the present, and contribute to the prosperity and development of rural areas. After all, the countryside is our common home, and the peasants are our common relatives. Only when we join hands and work together can we build the rural areas into a better and more prosperous place.