Our 2024 Year of the Dragon has come, a new year and a new atmosphere. As the second day of the Year of the Dragon and the beginning of the first lunar month, there are many things to keep in mind according to traditional customs. As the saying goes: "The wax moon is taboo tail, and the first month is taboo", so it's best to find out as soon as possible.
Especially for the older middle-aged and elderly people, the Chinese New Year has more traditional customs. As people get older, people's expectations for the New Year are getting higher and higher.
Today is the second day of the first lunar month, and I suggest that middle-aged and elderly friends remember to do the following four things to bring good luck to themselves.
First of all, have a New Year's dinner to bring good signs for the new year. The lunch on the second day of the Lunar New Year is called the "New Year's Dinner", and we have to arrange some auspicious dishes, including both fish and meat. This means that there is more than enough every year, and there is more than wealth, so that the New Year has a good omen. This custom is related to the practice of fasting on the first day of the new year.
The ancients believed that the first day of the lunar calendar was because the moon was located between the earth and the sun, so the moon could not be seen, which was called the "new day". On the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar, when the earth moves between the sun and the moon, you can see a full moon, which is called "looking at the sun".
Every "Shuo Day" and "Wangri", that is, the first and fifteenth days of the lunar calendar, according to the ancient tradition, it is believed that these are two special days, and the magnetic field and aura of nature will undergo obvious changes, so it is suitable for fasting and fasting, and the homonym is "eating disaster", which has the meaning of warding off evil spirits and driving away disasters. The first day of the Lunar New Year is the first day of the Lunar New Year, and of course, fasting is also required. It is not until the second day of the Lunar New Year that people officially eat the first hearty meal of the year with fish and meat, so it is called "New Year".
Secondly, we also worship the God of Wealth for New Year's wealth and blessings. According to records, on the second day of the first lunar month, people will go to the market to worship the God of Wealth, and some people will eat chaos, symbolizing ingots. In addition, the sound of firecrackers can be heard in the distance, which is more lively than Chinese New Year's Eve. It can be seen that the custom of worshipping the god of wealth has a long history in the northern region.
On the second day of the first lunar month, especially for businessmen who have opened shops, every household will hold a folk activity to worship the God of Wealth. At that time, the common "five offerings" are placed, including whole pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, and red carp. This represents the meaning of seeking wealth and blessings, hoping to be blessed by the God of Wealth, and in the new year, business will be prosperous and wealth will be abundant.
According to folklore, when worshipping the God of Wealth, it is necessary to control the words, say more auspicious and beautiful words, and avoid saying frustrating and shocking words. Conventional wisdom holds that if the words are not right, it is difficult for wealth and blessing to enter the home.
Secondly, the second day of the first lunar month is also the day to return to his parents' home, and this day is called "Son-in-law Day". In the past, married daughters usually stayed at their in-laws' homes on Chinese New Year's Eve and the first day of the new year, and rarely returned to their parents' homes. And on the second day of the first lunar month, it is the exclusive day to return to my parents' home. Folklore also mentions: "The first day of the new year worships the family, the second day worships the Yue family, and the third day worships relatives."
When returning to your parents' home, you must observe etiquette, especially prepare even gifts, which means that good things come in pairs. When choosing gifts, they should be in line with the theme of the Spring Festival and reflect the festive atmosphere, such as biscuits, candy, alcohol, tobacco or tea. In addition, do not go back alone, and try to go back to your parents' home with your spouse, preferably with your children. Because in the traditional concept, a person going back may be understood as "left alone".
On the second day of the first lunar month, we will eat noodles to ensure that the new year is smooth. There is a saying that goes well: "The first dumpling is the first two noodles, the first three zygotes go home, the fourth day is scrambled eggs, the fifth day is pinched on the villain's mouth, and the seventh day eats longevity noodles." This proverb describes in detail the food that should be eaten from the first day of the first month to the seventh day of the first lunar month. Eat dumplings on the first day of the first month, and eat noodles on the second day of the first month.
In traditional customs, eating noodles on the second day of the first lunar month is also a bit particular. First of all, the noodles are made using the remaining flour from the dumpling wrappers rolled on the first day of the first lunar month, which means that there is more than enough every year; Secondly, when cooking noodles, they should be passed with cold water after cooking, so that the noodles are not easy to break; In addition, it is not recommended to deliberately cut the noodles when eating noodles, otherwise it may mean that "good fortune is clipped".
However, this tradition is no longer so detailed. People just hope that through the ritual of eating noodles, they pray for good luck and prosperity in the new year, and hope that the new year will be smooth and long.
Next, I would like to recommend a noodle recipe for middle-aged and elderly people to ensure that you can't miss the second day of the Lunar New Year.
Recipe recommendations on the second day of the first lunar month:
Hot soup Yang Spring Noodles - Shun Shun dangdang, welcome spring blessings.
Thank you for sharing this simple and delicious noodle recipe for the second day of the first lunar month! Here are the detailed instructions to make it by following the steps you provided:
1. Prepare a noodle bowl, cut some minced green onions and put them in, then add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, salt, chicken essence and sesame oil.
2. Boil a pot of water, put the noodles in and cook until soft, then take them out and pass them through cold water.
3. Pour the noodle soup into a bowl and stir a few times to evenly distribute the seasoning.
4. Then pour the noodles in cold water into a bowl, stir well, and enjoy.
Bless the dragon and the blessings! On the second day of the first lunar month, whether you are busy or free, don't forget to complete these four important things and respect old traditions for good luck. Here, I also wish the middle-aged and elderly friends of Toutiao good health, happy mood, peace and health, and worry-free years!