On the third day of the first month, send the god of the stove
On the third day of the first lunar month every year, the folk have the custom of "sending the god of the stove", which is a unique manifestation of the integration of ancient farming culture and religious belief in China. The god of the stove, also known as the king of the stove and the king of the stove, is the little god who guards the family stove fire and is in charge of the food and drink, symbolizing the peace of the family and the abundant harvest of the five grains. At the end of each year, people will sacrifice with sugar melons, which means that the king of the stove will "say good things to heaven and return to the palace to be auspicious", so as to express the deep expectation of a happy life and good luck in the coming year.
On this day, every household will hold a series of solemn and pious ceremonies, including cleaning the stove, offering sacrifices, reciting blessings, etc., to pin this love for life and expectations for the future on the god of the stove who is about to report to the Jade Emperor. This traditional custom is not only a grateful review of the hard work of the past year, but also a warm hope for a better life in the coming year.
The folk activity of "sending the god of the stove" contains a deep humanistic care and wisdom philosophy behind it. It reminds us not to forget the awe and gratitude for nature while enjoying the convenience of modern life, and not to forget to inherit and carry forward the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation of respecting family harmony and advocating diligence and thrift. At the same time, it also strengthens the cohesion of the community through this collective ceremony, so that people have a deeper sense of identity with the common cultural memory.
So, on the third day of the first lunar month in your house, how to carry out the ritual of "sending the god of the stove"? What are some of the special regional customs or family traditions? What do you think is the new connotation and value of the custom of "sending the god of the stove" in modern society? You are welcome to share your stories and opinions in the comment area, let us ** the charm of this thousand-year-old folk culture, and feel the wisdom and humanistic feelings of life through time and space. If you like this article and want to know more interesting facts about traditional culture, please remember to like and follow, and we will continue to bring you more exciting content.