On the second day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar, it is calledThe dragon raised its headThe days are also the folk of our countryTraditional festivalsOne. At this time, various dragon-related events are held to pray for safety and a good harvest. In addition to haircuts, there are many other customs and meanings of February 2, let's take a look at them together.
Legend has it that in ancient times, an emperor angered the Jade Emperor in the sky because he delayed the time to worship the heavens. The Jade Emperor ordered that no rain should be given to the world for three years, resulting in three consecutive years of drought. EveryonelifeDifficulty, unable to harvest food. The youngest son of the Dragon KingGreen DragonIn order to help the world, he secretly gave the world a rain. The Jade Emperor learned of the generalGreen Dragonpressed under a large mountain, and erected a stone monument with the inscription ".Green DragonRain violates the rules of the day, unlessGolden beanswhen it blooms". In order to make thatGolden beansFlowering, people began to fry soybeans and corn, and the result cleverly burst out similarGolden beansfood. This day, the second day of the second lunar month, is calledThe dragon raised its head。People celebrateThe dragon raised its headI hope to usher in good luck and a good harvest.
It is said that "the dragon does not raise its head, and it does not rain in the sky", and the dragon is regarded as an auspicious thing and is also believed to bring good luck, blessings, and good fortune to people by shaving their heads. Therefore, there is a saying among the people that "the second day of February shaves the faucet, and there is a spiritual head all year round". Shaving the faucet symbolizes good luck and blessings, allowing people to live happy and healthy lives.
1. Eating pig's head meat: It is called "picking the dragon's head", which means ushering in good luck and a good harvest.
2. Eating dumplings: It means eating "dragon ears", symbolizing wisdom and reunion.
3. Eat dragon beard noodles: Eating dragon beard noodles on the second day of February means smooth and smooth.
4.Deep-fried cake: Known as "gentian eating", the shape is golden and round, symbolizing good luck and good fortune.
5. Eating spring cakes: It is called "dragon scales", symbolizing the arrival of spring and a new beginning.
6. Eating fried beans: It is called "eating dragons", which means ushering in good luck and health.
7.Eat longan (Longan): It is called "longan-eating".LonganIt is sun-dried longan and eatsLonganIt symbolizes fulfillment and blessing.
These customs and foods all convey people's good wishes for good weather, good harvests and happiness.
The second day of the second lunar month is traditional in ChinaThe dragon raised its headFestival, on which people get haircuts and eat a variety of dragon-related foods to pray for good luck and a good harvest. Shaving the dragon's head symbolizes happiness and prosperity, while eating dragon-related food symbolizes good luck and good fortune. These customs and meanings reflect people's wishes for peace, happiness and prosperity. Whether it's for a haircut or for enjoymentGastronomy, are a traditional way to express expectations and blessings for the future.