Today is the first day of December 2023 in the lunar calendar, commonly known as itWax MoonFirst. This month has a special meaning in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar and is regarded as:SacrificeAn important moment for the ancestors. Wax MoonOriginally called the "Wax Moon", wax means the candle in the sacrifice. People will prepare during this monthSacrificesupplies, and madeBaconPreserved fishand other food. There is a saying in ancient books that "wax, together, and those who sacrifice to the gods" explainWax MoonIt's traditionSacrificeimportant period. Wax MoonIt is also the month of the big festival at the end of the lunar calendar, which is heraldedNew YearArrival. It is worth mentioningWax MoonIt is also the coldest time of the year, often accompanied by heavy snowfallWeather, making people feel cold.
Expanding:Wax MoonThe chilly smell of the snow is chilling, and the snow is so heavy that it looks like white petals fluttering down in the air. It's a sight that reminds people of those who are warming up at home and sitting aroundStoveThe warm scene next to it. At this time, the village was filled with cooking smoke, and the barking of chickens and dogs in the distance was heard, like melodious notes lingering in the air. Wax MoonThe cold breath makes this scene even more beautiful, as if it is a picture of the winter countryside.
The ancients said, "I am most afraid."Wax Moon"The first day of the first day", that is, people are the most taboo inWax MoonOn the first day of the new year, there was a sunny day. Farming in ancient timesSocial, people believeWax MoonThe first day of the new year is a critical moment, and if there is a sunny day, it is a signPour the spring coldIt is coming, and spring is comingWeatherIt will be unusually cold. This phenomenon is contrary to normal weather and is therefore seen as a bad omen.
Expanding: withWax MoonWith the arrival of the first day of the new year, people are interested inWeatherIt is particularly sensitive to change, especially on sunny daysMeteorologyPhenomenon. Wax MoonIf there is a sunny day on the first day of the new year, there will be a "sunny day."Wax MoonOn the first day of the new year, the proverb "freezes down the Qingming seedlings".Pour the spring cold。In this case, the joy of spring returning to the earth is broken in advance, and people have to beware of the cold. Pour the spring coldThe advent of the spring often catches people off guard, and people can't help but feel anxious about the pace of spring, and only by preparing for the cold and keeping warm can they get through this unexpected coldWeather
SunshineWax Moonhead,The Great ColdWarm and baked", the old agricultural proverb points out, if inWax MoonOn the first day of the new year, the sun will be shining and the sky will be clearThe Great ColdBut it was unusually warmWeather。This phenomenon foreshadowsWeatherThere will be a wave of warmth, with the traditional cold winterWeatherThe contrast is stark, causing confusion and expectation about the natural climate.
Expanding: The sun rises in the early morning of the first day, shining with a golden light, shining on the earth. This kind of brightWeather, which makes people suddenly feel a touch of warmth. Wax MoonOn the morning of the first day of the new year, if the sun is shining, it will bring a warm atmosphere, as if a touch of warmth has melted into the cold winter. These warm rays shine throughwindowsIt spills into the room, warms the whole room, and makes people feel more comfortable and cozy.
Wax MoonThe first day of the new year is sunny, and the Qingming is still frozen seedlings" This proverb describes inWax MoonA sunny day on the first day of the new year will indicate that it will suffer in the spring of the following yearPour the spring coldsituation. March, which is supposed to be the season of spring and the grass grows and the warbler flies, may be frozen by the sudden cold wind, which is an extremely ominous omen for farmers.
Expanding:Wax MoonIt was a sunny day on the first day of the new yearWeather, which seems to be predicting the ominous future. SuchMeteorologyand make people worried, because it may be a harbinger of difficult to deal withPour the spring coldComing soon. Qingming season,WeatherIt should be warm and dry, and everything recovers, but this proverb warns of the sad scene of "Qingming is still frozen". Rice seedlings are frozen and the crops cannot grow smoothly, which is an irreparable loss for farmers, which makes people sigh.
Wax MoonThe first year of junior high schoolMeteorologyProverbs give people a kind of speculation about the future climate, highlighting people's sensitivity and concern about changes in natural phenomena. To a certain extent, the wisdom of the ancients helped people prepare in advance to prevent the loss of production and life caused by sudden natural disasters. InModern societyAlthough science and technology are highly developed, the reverence and respect for natural phenomena are still deeply rooted. More and more people have begun to pay attention to the wisdom contained in traditional culture, and use traditional proverbs, folk sayings and other ways to understand the unity of nature and manPhilosophies。Ultimately, we should cherish the wisdom of the ancients, respect the laws of nature, live in harmony with nature, and work together to create a better life and future.