There are only 3 days left until Chinese New Year's Eve, and in addition to the intense preparation of New Year's goods and the festive atmosphere across the country, there are also some traditional customs and 8 taboos that need to be paid attention to, which we all need to understand.
Before the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, every household will keep their homes tidy and tidy to welcome the arrival of the New Year and good luck. It is said that cleaning before the fifth day of the new year will sweep away good luck, so everyone will clean the house before the Chinese New Year's Eve and paste new couplets.
The morning from the first day of the new year to the fifth day of the new year is a special period when the older generation believes that the broom cannot be moved, and friends in the village may notice that the debris of firecrackers set off from the night of the Chinese New Year's Eve to the early morning of the first day of the new year is usually not cleaned up immediately.
Although some families will wait until dawn or even noon to clean up firecracker debris after the worship service.
Before taking out the trash, we say some auspicious words to keep you lucky in the new year. On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the end of the year, everyone began to get busy, setting off firecrackers in the morning to welcome the God of Wealth, and also gathered together to make dumplings, implying that the wealth is rolling.
On the first day of the new year, there's more to look out for! Not only to wear new clothes, but also because "the plan of the year lies in the spring, and the plan of the day lies in the morning". From the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, various folk customs followed, the most common of which was not to eat porridge.
Not drinking porridge on the first day of the Lunar New Year means that you will be able to have enough food and clothing in the new year, and you will no longer lack food and clothing. In ancient times, only poor people would eat porridge, so this custom was also seen as a way to avoid "poverty".
The Chinese New Year's Eve Chinese New Year's Eve meal is already rich enough, and we don't have to drink porridge on the morning of the first day of the new year, we can use other ways to beat the tooth sacrifice and enjoy the fun of food.
The solution now is "dumplings", especially here in Kohachi, where there are many people who eat dumplings in the early morning of the first day of the new year. What's even more interesting is that the dumplings will be wrapped with coins, and whoever can eat them on the morning of the first day of the new year means that he will be the lucky one to be favored by God in the new year.
In the new year, the abundance of food means that there will be no worries about food and clothing throughout the year, and there will be a surplus of abundance. However, in addition to food, it is also necessary to avoid taking medication on the first day of the Lunar New Year to avoid frequent illnesses throughout the year.
During the Spring Festival, in addition to enjoying the joy of food and reunion, there is also an important task, which is to put on new clothes and show the face of the new year. However, this is not just as simple as changing into new clothes, there are certain requirements for the color and style of clothing.
In some areas, white cannot be worn for example. Therefore, it is particularly important to choose a suitable Spring Festival shirt. Like the 2023 Xiaohachi's New Year's robe, it is a white long coat, and although there is nothing wrong with the overall look, the personal style and characteristics may be masked.
Therefore, it is wise to choose a suit that will not only match the festive atmosphere, but also show off your personal charm.
When Xiaoba happily wore new clothes to her grandmother's house to pay New Year's greetings, she was pulled into the house by her grandmother and changed into her big red cotton jacket. Because in the eyes of the elders, white is only worn when mourning, and on the festive days of the New Year, it should be dressed brightly.
Especially red, which is the most attractive, and with an infectious smile, who doesn't boast when you see it?
People rely on clothes and horses rely on saddles", this is an old saying, which vividly illustrates the importance of external image to a person. Whether it's an ordinary person or a celebrity, dressing up can reflect their taste and importance.
When you want to impress your loved one, will you dress up carefully? Even if the hectic research work makes some people in the industry overlook the appearance, they will still dress themselves up for important occasions.
For men, as long as it is clean and fresh, it is already an excellent state. Especially during the Chinese New Year, it is especially important to keep yourself neat and tidy and make a good impression on your family and friends.
Don't do laundry in the second year of junior high school? It sounds like a mysterious tradition, it is said that the second day of the new year is the birthday of the god of water, so the custom of not washing clothes on the first and second days of the new year is also popular. This custom is not only done out of respect for the god of water, but also because the discharge of sewage from the washing machine may affect the good luck of the home.
In order to maintain the blessings of your family, you may wish to stop using the washing machine during the first and second years of junior high school to give the water god and your family some respect and love.
Annual leave is usually arranged after the fifth day of the new year, and the ninth day of the new year is the official return day for most people. Some jobs or students will even take a vacation until the first month.
Ten. The school will start on the fifth and sixteenth day.
During the long vacation, people may become impetuous, and even use this small holiday to make travel plans.
The fourth day of the Lunar New Year is the "Day of Receiving the Gods", and legend has it that the Lord of the Stove will take a roll call at home, and if someone is not at home, the gods will not be able to protect us. Therefore, on this day, the elders will remind us to go out and have fun and come home early.
Of course, there are still many things to pay attention to throughout the Spring Festival, and we can't take them lightly.
During the Chinese New Year, we should avoid saying unlucky things and getting into arguments with others. During the Chinese New Year, people pay great attention to auspiciousness and harmony, so when we visit relatives and friends, we should use positive words to express blessings and avoid saying unlucky words such as "death, killing, ghost" and so on.
Let's create a harmonious and auspicious New Year together!
As the saying goes, "Illness comes from the mouth, and disaster comes from the mouth", and sometimes because you say the wrong thing unintentionally, it may lead to conflicts between neighbors and even tension between relatives.
Therefore, on this auspicious day, we should value harmony and avoid disputes caused by careless words.
As children, we all had the experience of holding a bowl or cup carefully, for fear of breaking it if we were not careful. This fear is not only due to the fear of being blamed by adults, but also because the older generation often said that "breaking things is equal to breaking money".
Especially at such a special moment as the Chinese New Year, everyone attaches more importance to this meaning, so "broken peace" has become our wish.
In modern society, we are becoming more and more aware that breaking objects is not a serious thing. When we accidentally break a bowl or glass, we first comfort ourselves, say "Broken peace," and move on.
However, if possible, we will try to avoid such situations, after all, the "eye killing" of parents is still very deterrent.
Do not shave your head in the first month of the New Year to show respect and filial piety to your elders. Therefore, many people will choose to take care of their hair before the Chinese New Year's Eve, or even ask for it to be cut short, in order to avoid this taboo.
In this way, not only can you avoid the blame of your elders, but you can also leave a refreshed impression when you pay New Year's greetings.
There is a saying that scissors are not used during the Spring Festival, because people believe that the opening and closing of scissors is like a quarrel, symbolizing strife and quarrels. Therefore, during the Chinese New Year, people in some places consider it unlucky to move scissors and needlework, which may affect their lives throughout the year.
Imagine being in the middle of disputes and conflicts all day long, physically and mentally exhausted, how can you have the energy to do your own thing? Therefore, in order to avoid such a situation, try to avoid the use of scissors during the Spring Festival.
Regarding borrowing money, some people recommend paying off the arrears before the year to avoid suppressing their fortunes, and it is best not to borrow money from outsiders. But for those who can't even get enough to eat, this statement may not be so important, because they don't even have the money for the New Year, let alone pay it back.
There is a saying circulating in society: "Saving the emergency does not help the poor". At first glance it may not sound very reasonable, but in real life, this situation does exist. The so-called "emergency relief" means that the person who lent the money still has the ability to repay, while "poverty relief" means that the person who lent the money has been living a poor life for a long time, so the money may not be recovered in most cases.
Beware of those who keep asking for you like a bottomless pit, although there may be people around you who are very trustworthy and can borrow and repay, but you should still say something auspicious when lending out or collecting debts.
As the old saying goes, "no rules, no circle", in addition to our common customs, there are many subtle details. For example, when pouring tea and toasting, the host cannot move the chopsticks first when entertaining guests, or the spout of the teapot cannot be pointed at people, etc.
The customs during the Spring Festival have profound meanings, such as making fish whole, leaving the head and leaving the tail to imply "more than every year", which not only means that the new year can be rich in food and clothing, but also can save rich; Not being able to stay in bed and take a nap means that everyone will be full of energy and energy in the new year, and they don't want anyone to be lazy.
During the Chinese New Year, there are often many guests in the house who come to pay their respects, and if we always lie still in bed, it will give people a feeling of disrespect to them. Therefore, Hachi suggested that we should get up to greet the guests and show respect.
Conclusion: 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, which only happens once every 60 years, which is of great significance. Although some netizens think that because there is no solar term of the beginning of spring, it is called the "Year of the Widow" and is not suitable for marriage, but this cannot be fully believed.
After all, in China, when moving and starting a house, you will look at the yellow calendar. In short, we should decide according to local customs.
In addition to the 8 taboo behaviors listed above, what are some other unique customs and habits in your hometown? Come and share your insights in the comment section!