On the fifth day of the first lunar month, "five should be broken to celebrate the New Year in peace", but which five things are specifically referred to
And among the people, the fifth day of the first lunar month has a special meaning, called "breaking five". There is a saying: "Five years old and five broken, auspicious", what does this "broken five" mean? What kind of customs are there? Next, I will take you to understand the customs of the Dragon Boat Festival.
1. The origin of the fifth day of the first lunar month.
On the fifth day of the first lunar month, in the long years of the Chinese people, there is a special brilliance, which is nicknamed "Breaking Five". However, the "round year" is also a relatively rare one. The name signifies that the year is coming to an end, and at this time, it represents the perfect end to the new year, and also represents the infinite expectations of mankind for the future.
The fifth day of the first lunar month is a special festival to drive away evil spirits and avoid disasters and welcome the God of Wealth, which has a rich folk cultural heritage. What other legends and customs are there about this festival that few people know about? Listen to me first.
As we all know, in "The God List", Jiang Ziya is based on his wife and becomes an immortal. However, the name of this "poor god" is not because of Jiang Ziya's magnanimity to her, but because of her cunning revenge. After all, few people will like him for a long time. I have to say that Jiang Ziya's decision is definitely very wise and decisive.
On the day of January 4th, the poor God came to earth with the gods. However, compared to the enthusiasm of the other gods, the poor gods were somewhat cold. That's why she went to Jiang Ziya and asked him to protect herself. Jiang Ziya said that the place she was going to was the land of the lazy man of mortals. Therefore, every year on the fourth day of the fourth lunar month, everyone has to get up early in the morning and work hard to show their hard work and avoid the unfortunate gods from visiting them.
On the fifth day of the first lunar month, the gods returned to heaven one after another, and on this day, everyone was seeing off the poor gods. Although the ancient people used the word "broken", the meaning of this sentence is already obvious, and that is to let the poor gods go, with all the poverty and trouble. This custom continues to this day and has become a major tradition for Chinese during the Chinese New Year.
There are many different legends about the origin of the fifth day of the second lunar month as the birthday of the God of Wealth, especially two legends. First of all, people associate this festival with Shen Wansan. Shen Wansan, a legend that was famous all over the world for his wealth in the Yuan Dynasty, was known as the "God of Wealth in the World". Since he was born on the fifth day of the first lunar month in 1306, the people set this day as the birthday of the "God of Wealth", and held a grand ceremony of "receiving the God of Wealth" on this day in order to make money roll.
There is also a legend that began in the Tang Dynasty to welcome the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month. According to legend, there was a rich man named Wang Yuanbao, who went to the temple to worship the "God of Wealth" on the fifth day of the first lunar month. Wang Yuanbao's wealth and achievements have made many people blush, so many people follow his example and go to worship the God of Wealth on this day, hoping to be stained with his light and achieve their dreams of making a fortune.
During the Chinese New Year, we must not only eat and drink well, but also honor our ancestors. Therefore, on Chinese New Year's Eve, some families will solemnly welcome their ancestors back to welcome them in the New Year. They will carefully set up the spiritual table, make sumptuous offerings, and burn a pillar of incense and candles to show respect and remembrance of their ancestors. This is not only a custom of Chinese people to respect and respect their elders, but also a beautiful expectation for their ancestors to bless their descendants.
On the fifth day of the second lunar month, another sacrifice will be carried out to send the ancestors and ancestors to hell. On this day, people often set off firecrackers and set off paper money to show respect for their ancestors. They believe that this kind of sacrifice is to bring peace to the heroic spirits of their ancestors and ancestors, and also to bring more wealth to their children and grandchildren.
2. What is "broken" and "broken"? 01 Welcome "poverty".
Breaking the poor and driving out the five poor are popular customs among the people on the fifth day of the first lunar month, which means to drive the five "poor ghosts" out of society in order to seek success and prosperity in the coming year. It is not only free from material poverty, but also spiritual, intellectual, and social.
These five "poor ghosts", namely "wisdom", "literature", "learning", "life" and "fate", symbolize the difficulties and limitations on the road of life.
The intellectually poor are those who lack intelligence and emotion. Just as the Tao Te Ching says: "Those who are heavy are light roots, and those who do not move are tyrants", telling us to know how to control our emotions and grasp life with great wisdom, rather than being led by mundane affairs and acting in vain.
The so-called "Wenqiao Jing" refers to our usual words and deeds. As the saying goes, the more you say it, the easier it is to make mistakes, so you should be diligent in cultivating your morals, be cautious in your words, and value harmony in order to reduce unnecessary disputes and conflicts.
The so-called "lack of reading" means that there is not enough knowledge and not enough knowledge. In this era of rapid development, we must be in line with the attitude of living to old age and learning from old age, and enrich ourselves by constantly absorbing new things, so that we can keep up with the pace of the times.
"Poverty in life" is a negative mentality towards "life". We must firmly believe that our destiny is our own, and as long as we are willing to struggle, we will be able to break through our own shackles and create our own glory.
"The last friend" is to warn us to be cautious. A mentor is the most valuable asset in life, but the betrayal of a friend can lead us down the wrong path. The New Year is coming, let's abandon false and negative emotions and get closer to the truly beautiful people.
02 Sweep away the "five poisons" to welcome the New Year.
The New Year is coming, everything is recovering, the temperature is getting higher, everything is recovering, everything is recovering. And the five poisons that humans are most afraid of, such as spiders, centipedes, scorpions, poisonous snakes, and toads, are gradually waking up with the arrival of spring.
In ancient times, because of the limitations of medical level, if you were injured by this poison, it would be miserable. Therefore, the "five poisons" have become a major heart disease of mankind and must be eliminated as soon as possible. Therefore, on the fifth day of the first lunar month, everyone uses the sound of firecrackers and the vigorous flame to expel the "five poisons" from life in order to seek peace and well-being in the coming year.
03] Broke the limit of "laziness" and won the victory.
In the past, farmland was an important resource for the villagers, but the cold winter has deprived them of the ability to farm, which is the most leisurely time of the year. However, when spring arrives on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, the land gradually becomes warmer, which also means that farmers have to leave the leisurely life of winter and welcome the efforts of the new year.
Long vacations are likely to make people lazy, and this day, for those of us in the countryside, is not just an ordinary day, but a major turning point. It is a kind of liberation from "laziness", rejuvenation, and dedication to labor in the field.
Ways to crack the "disease":04
With the arrival of the new year, the temperature is also rising imperceptibly, and spring is slowly coming. However, as the weather warms up, all kinds of germs and germs will also be ready to move, waiting for the opportunity to invade the human body. At this time, many people will be very unlucky to catch a cold, get sick, and have a reduced physical fitness.
In this case, people attach more importance to the "fifth day of the first lunar month". It is believed that setting off firecrackers on this day can ward off evil spirits. The sound of firecrackers and flames are seen as a powerful means of warding off evil spirits and keeping family members away from ailments and diseases.
05] Crack the "taboo".
In Chinese New Year's customs, "breaking five" has the meaning of breaking and lifting many taboos in the New Year. Everyone knows that during the Chinese New Year, it is necessary to observe a set of customs and taboos, such as not talking about unlucky things, not traveling, and not using sharp things, so that the new year can be peaceful and peaceful. But, in a sense, they create a certain restriction on our lives.
Therefore, every year on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, the people have to hold a grand ceremony of "breaking the five" to break the old customs and return life to the normal track. On this day, everyone has no taboos of the Spring Festival and can return to the original pace of life. Whether it's travel, work, or daily family chores, there is no taboo for the Spring Festival.
3. The richness and depth of folk customs on the fifth day of the first lunar month.
One of the traditional Chinese cultures, the fifth day of the first lunar month is a day with special meaning, and it is a festival with a sense of ritual and customs. On this day, the elders will make a detailed set of rules to pray for good fortune, including eating habits, etc. The customs and habits vary from place to place, resulting in a rich and colorful culture in our country.
01 The symbolism of fireworks.
At the time of "breaking five", everyone will set off firecrackers, and the sound of firecrackers is very loud, which has the meaning of driving away bad luck. In addition to the usual firecrackers, there are two stepping stones, which have the meaning of "breaking poverty", that is, getting rid of the shackles of poverty. This custom reflects the desire of the masses for a better life, as well as the desire for auspicious things. Today, although the original intention of setting off fireworks has shifted to adding a festive atmosphere, the blessing meaning contained in firecrackers is strong.
When I was a child, my father would go out with me to set off firecrackers on May Day. We put a string of long bursts on the bamboo, dotting as we went. Firecrackers rang out one after another, trying to drive out a room full of bad luck. Sometimes we walk very slowly, and the firecrackers go around the house before they finish; Sometimes, there will be extra firecrackers set off in front of the door to add some joy to the new year.
02 Salute to the poor.
During the Chinese New Year, in order to seek good fortune, from Chinese New Year's Eve to the fourth day, it is not allowed to throw the garbage outside the house. This practice is called "gathering wealth", which means leaving the wealth of the family. But on the third day of the Lunar New Year, everyone has to throw away all the daily necessities accumulated over the years, commonly known as "sending the poor", which means driving away the poverty and misfortune of the family and ushering in the wealth and luck of the year.
03 Grand welcome to the God of Wealth Festival.
The most important thing on the fifth day is to welcome the God of Wealth. Folks believe that on this day, fortune can bring good luck to the coming year. Therefore, every morning, each family has to set off firecrackers, fireworks and firecrackers, a lively scene, in order to show the warm reception and reverence of the God of Wealth. Merchants will also hold a ceremony before the opening of the "God of Wealth" ceremony on this day in order to prosper their business and make a wide range of money.
04 The fun and meaning of zongzi.
On the fifth day of May, there is a custom of making dumplings. Put the stuffing into a round dough and knead them into nice shapes. This practice is called "pinching the mouth" and has the meaning that during the New Year, people can avoid those who are despicable, avoid those who are nasty, and let them have a smooth New Year's Day. In the old days, when there was no meat grinder, everyone chopped it by hand, and the meat was like a "minced villain", which added a sense of fun.
05I hope I can taste tofu.
Tofu is a homonym for "abundance", so it became popular on the fifth day. In the eyes of the locals, the consumption of tofu can indicate good weather and good luck in the coming year. This custom is not only the expectation and yearning of the ancients for better, but also the use of food as a medium to seek auspiciousness.
06 The auspicious meaning of eating glutinous rice balls.
On the fifth day of the second lunar month, fat cake is a very distinctive food. Since the Chinese word for "fat" means to get rich, it is believed that eating fat cakes can bring wealth and wealth to people. In addition, because of its fluffy texture and production method, people also combine it with good wishes such as family reunion and longevity. In addition to satisfying the appetite, it also has an auspicious meaning of eating fat cakes during the Chinese New Year, hoping that the family will be harmonious and the career will be prosperous.
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