The Spring Festival, the most important traditional festival in China, carries rich cultural connotations and folk wisdom. Here are 10 old rules to follow during the Chinese New Year, which may seem outdated in modern society, but are an integral part of Chinese culture.
1.The importance of the reunion dinner: The reunion dinner of the Chinese New Year's Eve is the highlight of every family. There are many rules for the dishes in this meal, especially not to soak in soup or boiling water. Otherwise, it is said to dilute the good luck of the New Year.
2.Fish head and fish tail: At the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, the elders of the family usually leave the fish head and fish tail, which means "more than every year". This custom embodies people's good wishes for a prosperous life.
3.Keep the lights off: On Chinese New Year's Eve, the lights are on whether you keep the year or not. It's not just about lighting, it's about bringing light and hope to families in the new year.
4.Don't sweep the floor on the first day of the new year: On the morning of the first day of the new year, it is best to take a break from the broom. Because this day is the birthday of the broomstick star, if you work at this time, I am afraid that it will disturb the deity and maybe even sweep good luck out of the door.
5.The daughter does not return to her parents' home: On the first day of the first lunar month, it is better for the married daughter not to return to her parents' home. The old people believe that this will take away the wealth of the mother's family and be bad for the mother's family.
6.Harmony and wealth: On the first day of the new year, the atmosphere in the home should be harmonious and pleasant. Children should not be beaten or scolded on this day, and husbands and wives should not quarrel with each other. Harmony and harmony can usher in a whole year of peace and smoothness.
7.Breakfast with the host: Breakfast on the first day of the Lunar New Year is usually prepared by the man in the family. This is because the hostess has been working very hard for a year, and this day should give her a good rest.
8.Wake up early to welcome the new year: On the morning of the first day of the first lunar month, people should wake up early to have breakfast with their families. It's not just about welcoming the new year, it's about reuniting with family and sharing the joy of family.
9.Don't call people's names: On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, it is not advisable to wake up others. Because this may scare away other people's God of Wealth, and it is not good for those who are woken up.
10.Don't borrow money: On the first day of the first lunar month, it's best not to borrow money from others. This is the day when people show off their savings for the year, and borrowing money at this time is not only bad for themselves, but it is also possible to pass that bad luck on to others.