As the lunar lunar month approaches, the traditional Chinese festival Xiao Nian is coming. Xiao Nian, also known as the Stove King Festival, is a celebration day for the god Stove, the god in charge of food and drink in Chinese folk beliefs. On this day, people worship the god of the hearth, hoping that he will bless the food and drink of the family and bring good luck and auspiciousness for the new year.
The customs of the New Year are rich and colorful, highlighting people's wishes for a better life and inheriting the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. During the ritual of sacrificing the stove, people will place offerings such as sugar melons, cakes, and fruits on the stove, among which sugar melons are particularly special. The sweet and sticky mouth of the sugar melon means that it sticks to the mouth of the king of the stove, so that he only talks about good things and does not mention bad things when he reports to the heavens. This ritual not only expresses people's respect for the god of the hearth, but also symbolizes the love of food and the pursuit of family happiness.
In addition to the sacrificial stove, there are other customs and activities in the small year. People will sweep and dust, which means saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new year. This is a traditional custom, and it is also to welcome the arrival of the New Year, hoping that the environment in the home is clean and auspicious. At the same time, people will also paste Spring Festival couplets and hang lanterns to decorate their homes and create a festive atmosphere.
The celebration of the small year takes place not only in the family, but also in the community and in the city. A variety of cultural activities will be organized in various places, such as lantern riddles, dragon and lion dances, traditional opera performances, etc., attracting thousands of tourists and citizens to come and participate. These activities not only add to the festive atmosphere of the festival, but also promote cultural exchange and integration between the community and the city.
As a traditional Chinese festival, Xiao Nian is not only a celebration, but also the inheritance and promotion of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. Through the ritual of sacrificing stoves and cleaning and dusting, while celebrating the festival, people also convey their yearning for a better life and wishes for family happiness. These customs and activities not only make people feel a strong festive atmosphere, but also make people more aware of and cherish their traditional culture.
The New Year is approaching, let us celebrate this traditional festival together, inherit the culture of the Chinese nation, and pray for a better life. Whether at home, in the community, or in the city, let's participate in colorful celebrations, feel the charm of traditional culture, and welcome the arrival of the new year together.