In the New Year's customs, the first day of the Lunar New Year is the beginning of the new year, and it is also the highlight of the Spring Festival. On this day, people are immersed in an atmosphere of celebration and blessing, wishing for peace, success and good fortune in the new year. In Yongcheng, there is a folk custom, that is, "good luck on the first day of the new year".
In the traditional customs of Yongcheng, eating powder on the first day of the Lunar New Year means smooth and auspicious all year round. Then go out for a walk on this day, commonly known as "good luck".
"Good luck" means that people go out on this day, or go to the streets and parks and scenic spots, or go to the temple to pray sincerely, which means good luck and happiness to welcome the New Year. The origin of this custom has a legendary legend: in ancient China, people believed that the first day of the Lunar New Year was the day when the gods descended on the earth, and that burning incense in the temple would be blessed by the gods, and at the same time it would ward off bad luck and evil spirits.
So, on this day, before dawn broke, people get up early, put on costumes, carry offerings and incense sticks, and flock to the temple. In the solemn temple, they lined up in an orderly manner and prayed sincerely to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and gods, praying for peace, health and good fortune in the new year. In the process of praying for blessings, there are also auspicious customs such as touching oranges and peanuts.
The custom of traveling on the first day of the Lunar New Year has been passed down for thousands of years, and although its form and meaning have changed with the changes of the times and the development of society, it is still an indispensable part of traditional Chinese culture. On this day, whether it is praying for blessings or New Year's greetings, people have placed people's good expectations for the New Year.
In addition to this, there are many other customs and taboos on the first day of the Lunar New Year. For example, you should not clean up or take out the garbage to prevent the loss of money and good luck. In some places, folk events such as dragon dances and lion dances are held to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
In general, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, people spend the first day of the new year with prayers and blessings, which is a good omen for the beginning of the year and symbolizes the beauty and happiness of life. Although the times have changed, the traditional custom of traveling on the first day of the Lunar New Year to "take good luck" has been passed down from generation to generation.