On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the old man said that he wanted to "hide from the lamp", what does this saying mean?
A traditional festival in China, it is clear that it is a very important day. On this day, the lights are lit up and it is very lively. And under such an atmosphere, there is also a very interesting custom, that is, "dodging the lamp". So, what are folk customs such as "dodging the lamp" and "dodging the lamp", and what is the cultural meaning behind it? Let's take a look.
First, we'll explain what the term "dodge the lamp" means. In the folk, it is generally believed that on the night of the Lantern Festival, the Lantern Festival will attract a lot of gods and auspicious things. "Hide" refers to something bad in order to ward off evil spirits. Therefore, on the night of the Lantern Festival, "dodging the lamp" has become a special activity used by the people to drive away evil spirits. In particular, on the eve of the Lantern Festival, try to stay away from those inauspicious places and items, and also stay away from those inauspicious things, so as to seek peace in the coming year.
In this case, why is there still a custom of "hiding from the lamp"? This is closely related to China's idea of "avoiding evil and driving out evil." Since ancient times, there has been a theory of ghosts and gods in China, believing that the theory of ghosts and gods is indeed a matter of fact and can cause disasters to human beings. And in order to deal with this unlucky thing, human beings have come up with all kinds of ways to ward off evil spirits, and "hiding" is one of them. Especially on the day of the Lantern Festival, everyone pays special attention to "hiding", hoping to have a peaceful and peaceful New Year in the coming year.
"Hiding from the lamp" is not only to ward off evil spirits, but also to express human beings' desire for a better life and respect for nature. In traditional Chinese culture, "fire" is a special symbol. It is a symbol of culture and a force that dispels darkness and brings light. On the day of the Lantern Festival, everyone will light lamps, which has the meaning of dispelling the darkness and ushering in the light. The custom of "dodging the lamp" refers to a special activity that people use to avoid bad omens under bright lights. This is not only the pursuit of a better life for human beings, but also a kind of respect for nature.
During the Lantern Festival, people will not only have the custom of "hiding from the lanterns", but also many other customs. For example, admiring lanterns, eating lantern festivals, guessing lantern riddles, and so on. This can not only enrich the connotation of the Spring Festival, but also allow everyone to appreciate China's unique ethnic customs in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
As for watching lanterns, every year on the fifteenth day, parks, streets, and commercial areas around the country are lit up. From the traditional papier-mâché lamps to the current LED lights, they are colorful and come in different shapes. At night, 10,000 lanterns are lit at the same time, which is very beautiful. Everyone came out of their homes to enjoy the lanterns, take pictures, and experience the special festive atmosphere together.
Regarding eating Lantern Festival, it is a very distinctive food and an indispensable part of the Spring Festival. Glutinous rice cake is a round cake made from glutinous rice, and there are many kinds of fillings, including black sesame seeds, peanuts, red beans, etc. In this festival, every family makes a bowl of hot rice balls, and everyone tastes delicious food together and shares happiness.
When it comes to riddles, it is the most intelligent and challenging traditional game. Look at lanterns, guess lantern riddles, guess lantern riddles. It not only exercises children's imagination but also increases their cultural heritage. Both adults and children alike can have fun with this game.
In short, "hiding from the lamp" is a special custom, it is not only a folk custom, but also a folk custom, not only a superstition, but also a kind of longing for future happiness, but also a profound cultural heritage and national spirit. On the occasion of this festive season, let us inherit and carry forward the excellent national spirit of China and make our lives more colorful. The custom of "hiding from the lamp" also reminds people to cherish a peaceful and happy living environment and treat every good thing with a grateful heart. Only in this way can the relationship between human beings and nature achieve the perfect combination of human beings and nature.