On the second day of the Lunar New Year, the daughter who marries out must go back to her parents' home, because the second day of the Lunar New Year is the day when the daughter and son-in-law pay New Year's greetings to their parents-in-law, and the folk call it "Welcoming Son-in-law Day". Every year on the second day of the Lunar New Year, the married daughter will return to her parents' home to reunite with her parents and greet the New Year. This custom has a long history and contains deep cultural connotations. Let's take you to understand the origin, the story behind the second year of junior high school, and the related exquisiteness.
Returning to one's hometown is a traditional custom during the Chinese New Year, and in many places it falls on the second day of the Lunar New Year. According to folklore and historical records, this custom dates back to ancient times. In ancient times, because daughters usually had to stay at their in-laws' house after marriage, it became an emotional expression and filial piety for daughters to return to their parents' homes during the Spring Festival. At the same time, it is also a day for the son-in-law to pay New Year's greetings to his father-in-law and mother-in-law, symbolizing deep family affection.
In everyday life, there is such a story. According to legend, Ming Taizu married his fourth daughter, Princess Anqing, to Ouyang Lun, because Princess Anqing's in-laws were relatively poor, so she insisted on celebrating the Spring Festival with her mother in the palace. Later, after the persuasion of Queen Ma, Princess Anqing returned to her mother-in-law's house. However, the next day, early in the morning on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Princess Anqing came to pay New Year's greetings again. Zhu Yuanzhang got angry and asked her to go to her in-laws' house to pay New Year's greetings first, and then come back to pay New Year's greetings to them. Since then, the custom of returning to one's parents' home on the second day of the Lunar New Year has continued among the people.
Returning to one's parents' home on the second day of the Lunar New Year is a traditional custom, but it also has a series of exquisiteness and etiquette. The first is that daughters must bring gifts when they return to their parents' homes, usually a large bag of cookies, sweets, etc., to express gratitude to their parents. In addition, the gifts to be brought back to the parents' home must be in pairs, not singular, symbolizing the good wishes of "good things come in pairs". At the same time, the son-in-law must also accompany him back to his mother's house and cannot be absent to show respect for his mother's family. After returning to his parents' home, the son-in-law should say more auspicious words and taboo "no" to pray for a safe and auspicious new year for the family.
The second day of the new year is usually to go back to my parents' house for lunch, so I should get up early and return early when I go back to my parents' house on the second day of the new year, and don't wait for the sun to return at 12 o'clock at noon, and it is not appropriate to stay at my parents' house for the night. When the new daughter-in-law returns to her parents' house, according to the earlier rules, the new son-in-law should kowtow to her parents-in-law, and the parents-in-law will give kowtow money. I also have to accompany my husband to my house to pay New Year's greetings, and all my parents and relatives have to worship, commonly known as "kowtow". In addition, prepare some souvenirs before returning to your parents' home, which shows that everyone attaches great importance to women, can bring a good impression to your mother's family, and can make your mother's family feel good in their hearts, so that your mother's family will also be very relieved about their daughters.
The custom of returning to one's parents' home on the second day of the Lunar New Year is not only a traditional custom, but also carries rich cultural significance. It not only promotes the traditional virtues of family harmony and strong affection, but also strengthens the emotional ties between relatives. Moreover, it also highlights the culture of filial piety and reflects the filial piety and respect that children have for their parents. In addition, by returning to their parents' homes to pay New Year's greetings, it also helps to promote exchanges and communication between villagers and neighbors.
Write to the end. In contemporary society, although people's lifestyles and social outlook have undergone great changes, the traditional custom of returning to their parents' home on the second day of the Lunar New Year is still cherished and inherited. It is not only a nostalgia for the traditional culture of the past, but also reflects the importance of family affection and filial piety. Therefore, let us continue to inherit and carry forward this beautiful tradition in the new year, so that the family is warm and harmonious, and the society is full of warmth and love. Finally, what are your customs when you go back to your parents' house on the second day of the Lunar New Year? Welcome to leave a message and discuss in the comment area. New Year's Memory