On the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, the flavor of the New Year is strong! On this festive day, there are many interesting traditional customs that circulate among the people. Old people often say: "On the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, remember to 'eat 2 things and avoid 1 thing', when the time comes, it means good, don't lose the old tradition!" So, what exactly are these traditional practices? Today, let's explore it together and feel the strong flavor of the New Year!
1. Eat 2 things.
Eat noodles. On the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, the traditional custom in many places is to eat noodles. Noodles are a type of flour made from wheat that is nutritious and has a unique taste. Not only can it be made into a variety of delicious pasta, but it also has a beautiful meaning. The noodles symbolize hard work and a good harvest, implying a bumper harvest and abundant wealth in the new year. Therefore, eating noodles on the tenth day of the Lunar New Year is not only a yearning for a better life, but also a inheritance of the spirit of hard work.
Recommended recipe: Noodles and fish.
Ingredients: flour, boiling water, salt, cooking oil, chopped green onion, minced garlic, chili flakes, light soy sauce, aged vinegar.
Steps: 1) Put the flour into a basin, add an appropriate amount of boiling water, and stir it into a flocculent shape with chopsticks.
2) After the flour has cooled slightly, knead the dough into a smooth dough by hand, cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 20 minutes.
3) Divide the proofed dough into several small pieces, knead them into strips, and then cut them into small pieces.
4) Roll each small piece into the shape of a fish by hand and steam it in a steamer for 10 minutes.
5) Heat oil in a pot, add chopped green onion, minced garlic and chili noodles and stir-fry until fragrant, add light soy sauce, aged vinegar and salt to taste.
6) Put the steamed noodle fish in a bowl, pour the fried seasoning and serve.
2.Eat stone cakes.
In addition to noodles, there is also the custom of eating stone cakes on the tenth day of the Lunar New Year. Stone cake is a type of dough baked with stones, which has a crispy taste and is rich in nutrients. It implies down-to-earth, diligent and diligent, symbolizing people's pursuit of a better life and the inheritance of the spirit of hard work. Eating stone cakes on the 10th day of the Lunar New Year is not only a respect for traditional customs, but also a promotion of the spirit of hard work.
Recommended recipe: Homemade stone cakes.
Ingredients required: flour, yeast powder, warm water, salt, cooking oil, small stones.
Steps: 1) Put the flour, yeast powder and salt into a basin, add an appropriate amount of warm water and stir into a flocculent.
2) Knead the flour into a smooth dough by hand, cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 1 hour.
3) Divide the fermented dough into several small pieces and roll it into a round dough.
4) Brush the dough with a layer of cooking oil and sprinkle with an appropriate amount of salt.
5) Wash the small stones, put them in a pan and heat them, and when the stones are hot, put the dough on the stones and cook them.
6) Sear until golden brown and crispy on both sides, then serve.
2. Don't do 1 thing.
On the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, it is forbidden to break ground and break stones. In the concept of the elderly, this day is the birthday of the stone, also known as the day of "stone does not move" and "stone leaves". Therefore, it is not advisable to move the earth, move the stones, etc., so as not to disturb the stone god and bring bad luck. Although this custom has a certain superstitious color, it also reflects people's reverence for nature and the pursuit of harmonious coexistence.
In addition to the above-mentioned "eat 2 things and avoid 1 thing", there are some other traditional customs and taboos on the 10th day of the Lunar New Year. For example, in some places, rituals are held to pray for good weather and abundant harvests in the new year. In some places, it is forbidden to fight rats and catch birds, so as to reflect the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Although these traditional customs and taboos have been gradually faded in modern society, they are still preserved in some rural areas.
The traditional customs and taboos of the 10th day of the Lunar New Year are an important part of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, and they contain rich historical and cultural connotations and profound life philosophy. By understanding and inheriting these traditional customs and taboos, we can better feel the charm of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, and we can also better inherit and carry forward the national spirit of diligence, kindness, and reverence for nature.
Finally, I wish you all good health, successful career, and family happiness in the new year! Thank you all for your continued support and attention! If you liked this article, please like, comment and share!