Tomorrow isBig yearOn the fourth day of the new year, according to custom, people should "not eat". Why avoid eating lamb at all? It is said that this is because inNuwaIn the legend of the creation of man,NuwaChickens, dogs, pigs, sheep and other animals were created successively, untilDay 7and man was created. So in the old Chinese calendar,The fourth day of the first lunar monthKnown as "Sheep Day", sheep have an auspicious meaning on this day. Eating lamb is considered an offensive act for sheep and may affect the yearFortuneand harvests. So inBig yearOn the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, people will follow this custom and not eat mutton, in the hope of ushering in an auspicious and peaceful lifeNew Year
Big yearThe fourth day of the Lunar New Year is the day when the gods return to earth, and people will hold a ceremony to welcome the gods. Therefore, on this day, there is an emphasis on "two not out", that is, not going far. This custom is related toSacrificeVestaRelate. Legend has it that the king of the stove is hereBig yearThe fourth day of the junior high school will be visitedAccounts, rightFamilyof Xiangrui made an assessment and named him. To show the rightVestaRespect and reception, every family will stay at home and do not go out, respectfully greetedVesta, in anticipation of ushering inNew YearGood luck. Of course, a lot of people are there these daysBig yearThe fourth year of junior high school requires going out to work, so the custom is gradually becoming less strict, but there is a reverence and respect for the gods behind it.
In the Chinese traditionCultureMedium,SacrificeAnd worshipping the gods is a very important ritual. People want to passSacrificeand worship God for well-being and protection. WhileBig yearThe fourth day of the lunar month is the day of receiving God, and if words offensive to the gods are spoken on this day, it may be givenNew YearofFortunenegative impact. Therefore, there is a "three don'ts" to pay attention to. One of them is not to say offensive words. When worshipping the gods, one should try to avoid disrespectful or offensive words as a sign of respect for the gods. AlthoughScienceThe influence of words is not confirmed, but as we are in traditionCultureRespect and inheritance, this custom has a certain significance.
InBig yearAnother noteworthy custom in the fourth year of junior high school is not to slaughter sheep. This is in line with the ancient Chinese onesAgrarian cultureRelate. In ancient agrarian societies, sheep were one of the important livestock, representing the prosperity of agriculture and animal husbandryFamilyof affluence. On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, people prayNew YearPeace, auspiciousness, anticipationFamilyProsperity and good weather. Therefore, people avoid slaughtering sheep in order to pray for good fortune. This custom is also embodiedMan and natureThe harmonious relationship between people respects the laws of nature and hopes to be able to survive smoothly throughoutNew Yearto obtain a good harvest and happiness.
Big yearThere is also a custom in the fourth year of junior high school not to do needlework. Traditionally, needles and scissors have been thought to be sinister objects that can be affectedNew YearofFortune。As a result, people avoid needlework activities such as sewing and mending clothes on this day. This custom can also be explained from a practical point of view, as people rarely wear torn clothes during the Spring Festival, so there is no need for frequent sewing. In addition,Big yearThe fourth day of the Lunar New Year is a day of auspiciousness and blessings, and people hope to start the new year with the blessings and blessings of the gods. The customs described above are traditionsCultureIn part, having people follow these customs is to show reverence and respect for the gods, and at the same time, to the godsNew Yearof blessings and hopes. We should have more respect and understanding when dealing with these customs, thoughModern societyThe customs have changed, but the traditionCultureThe spirit is still worth preserving and passing on. Hope everybody is in tomorrowBig yearOn the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, these customs can be continued, welcoming the arrival of the gods with joy and praying for good luck and happiness in the new year.